On Thursday, January 4, Schurz High School standout Nakyel Shelton competed in NCAA D1 game

Eastern Illinois Panthers Coach Marty Simmons (2024) | Eastern Illinois Panthers

By East Central Reporter

Jan 5, 2024

On Thursday, January 4, former Schurz High School standout, Nakyel Shelton’s current college team, the Eastern Illinois Panthers, won 79-72 in their NCAA D1 game against the UT Martin Skyhawks.

The game took place in Martin, Tennessee. This was the first matchup against the UT Martin Skyhawks this season.

The Eastern Illinois Panthers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 6 at 3 p.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Name: Nakyel Shelton

Position: Guard

Hometown: Chicago

Height: 6′3″

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