Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster

Jersey Number 23
Sam Shafer
- Position:
- Guard
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 205
- Hometown:
- Frankfort, Ill.
- High School:
- Lincoln Way East
- Major:
- Sport Administration
2018-19 (FRESHMAN)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Averaged 19 points per game as a senior and finished his career with 1,293 points ... Led Lincoln-Way East to best record in school history (23-6) and the school's first-ever regional title ... Scored 30 points in leading Lincoln-Way East to win over state's No. 1 ranked team ... Holds 10 school records ... Two-time All-Conference and team MVP ... Three-year starter and averaged double-figures all three years.
PERSONAL
Son of Jill and Ernie Shafer ... Born May 16, 2000, in Colorado ... Has one brother and one sister.
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Averaged 19 points per game as a senior and finished his career with 1,293 points ... Led Lincoln-Way East to best record in school history (23-6) and the school's first-ever regional title ... Scored 30 points in leading Lincoln-Way East to win over state's No. 1 ranked team ... Holds 10 school records ... Two-time All-Conference and team MVP ... Three-year starter and averaged double-figures all three years.
PERSONAL
Son of Jill and Ernie Shafer ... Born May 16, 2000, in Colorado ... Has one brother and one sister.
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