Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American-Slovenian |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Fremont, Nebraska, U.S. |
Latest News about Jessica Shepard
24/09/2026
Shepard capped a strong regular season with a triple-double in a win over the Seattle Storm, finishing with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists. The performance gave her a WNBA-leading sixth triple-double of the season and reinforced her importance to Dallas heading into the playoffs.
01/08/2026
Jessica Shepard emerged as one of the Dallas Wings’ top performers in 2026, recording career-best production and becoming a key part of the team’s offense. Coverage from August highlighted that she was averaging near a double-double and had already made her first WNBA All-Star appearance, underlining her breakout season.
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Bio/Wiki
| summary | Jessica Shepard is an American-Slovenian professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Jersey Number | 32 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Nebraska; University of Notre Dame |
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Personal Life
| Siblings | One older brother and four sisters |
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| Parents | Mark Shepard and Kim Shepard |
Family
| Father | Mark Shepard |
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| Mother | Kim Shepard |
| Brother | Clayton Shepard |
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Career
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| WNBA Draft | Selected 16th overall in the 2nd round of the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born in Fremont, Nebraska. | |
| 2. She played for both Nebraska and Notre Dame in college. | |
| 3. She was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in 2019. | |
| 4. She has represented both the United States and Slovenia in basketball contexts. |