Husker Q and A: Shavon Shields

After a slow start because of an elbow injury, freshman Shavon Shields has become an impact freshman for the Huskers.  Shields is averaging 7.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, ranking third on the team in rebounding and fourth in scoring.

The 6-foot-6 freshman has hit his stride in recent games, reaching double figures in three of the Huskers' past five games, including a career-high 29 points at Penn State on Jan. 19. In that game, he hit 10 of 11 shots from the floor and came one point away from tying Nebraska's single-game freshman scoring record. He earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors on Jan. 21, as he averaged 23.0 ppg and 7.0 rpg against Purdue and Penn State.

The son of former Nebraska and Kansas City Chiefs great Will Shields, Shavon was a first-team all-state performer at Olathe Northwest (Kan.) High School last season, averaging 21.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. He took a few minutes to answer our questions earlier this week.

Favorite TV show as a kid: Tom and Jerry
Favorite pro team:  Oklahoma City Thunder
Favorite sports movie: Glory Road
Favorite meal: Sushi
Favorite vegetable: Carrots
Favorite workout song:  Now that We Found Love
Favorite class you've taken:  Chemistry
Celebrity crush: Jessica Alba
Something a lot of fans wouldn't know about you:  I had a turtle named Speedy growing up, but had to send him away
When you're not competing, you like to: Listen to music
Superpower you wish you had:  Super speed or the powers that Frozone had from The Incredibles
Pregame rituals: Reese's the night before the game and listening to slow jams before the game
Best friend on the team:  Benny Parker
Best thing about Nebraska: The fans and the people
Why did you choose your number:  No real story, but I liked the number 31
What you want to do after college: Play professionally somewhere then become a doctor.