Shepard is a 6-foot-2 senior guard from Las Vegas, Nev. The (RV) Argos went 1-1 at the Cactus Classic in Chandler, Ariz. Providence beat Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) 83-65 and lost to No. 12 Arizona Christian 98-86.
Shepard averaged 21 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and five assists per game. He was 15 of 28 (57 percent) from the field including 2 of 6, 3-point field goals and 10 of 12 (83 percent) from the free throw line.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order: Cory Dollarhide of Lewis-Clark State and Drew Huse of Montana Tech.