Josiah Shackleford - College Basketball News & Rumors

North Texas wins 62-58 over Rice

Led by David Terrell Jr.'s 15 points, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Rice Owls 62-58 on Wednesday

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Provides double-double Shackleford contributed 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 62-58 victory over Rice.

Impact The 6-9 senior had his first double-double of the season. Since missing eight games, Shackleford has seen his minutes rise over the last five games. On the season, he averaged 6.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.2 minutes. The Roadrunners finished the season in last place in the American Conference and did not qualify for the conference tournament.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Tulane Shackleford (undisclosed) is available on Thursday against Tulane.

Impact Shackleford is available after an eight game absence. The senior forward, who averages 6.3 points and 2.2 rebounds this season, should aid the Mean Green's front court depth upon his return.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Temple Shackleford (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game at Temple, according to Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact In between Shackleford's latest game and Thursday, Shackleford logged six DNPs. He recorded a seventh against Memphis. Shackleford's latest DNP indicates that the six-DNP-causing problem may remain. If not, a new complication will cause his ongoing seaosn's eight absence.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Shackleford is good to go for Thursday's game versus Memphis, per the AAC availability report.

Impact Shackleford, who's missed the last six games due to an undisclosed injury, is available to make his return to the court Thursday. In his 18 appearances prior to his injury he averaged 6.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, so he figures to have a modest role in his return.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining inactive Shackleford (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game at Rice.

Impact Shackleford will be inactive for his fifth straight game as the Mean Green travel to take on Rice. The senior center's next chance to see the court will be this upcoming Saturday against UTSA.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Shackleford is listed out for Wednesday's game against UTSA.

Impact Shackleford appears to be tending an injury of some sort that will force him to miss his first game of the year. The senior center will aim to be available for Saturday's contest against East Carolina.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

North Texas cruises to 109-56 victory over NAIA's University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Je’Shawn Stevenson and David Terrell Jr. both scored 16 to lead North Texas to a 109-56 victory over NAIA member University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Robinson's 16 points lead North Texas past Houston Christian 77-75

Led by Reece Robinson's 16 points, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 77-75 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Shackleford scores 15 off the bench, North Texas knocks off Central Arkansas 74-56

Josiah Shackleford scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the North Texas Mean Green over the Central Arkansas Bears 74-56 on Thursday

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Je'Shawn Stevenson scores 18 to lead North Texas over D-II's New Mexico Highlands 88-54 in opener

Je’Shawn Stevenson had 18 points to lead North Texas to an 88-54 victory over Division II member New Mexico Highlands in a season opener

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts in 16 points Shackleford registered 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-7 FT) and two rebounds in 16 minutes during Monday's 88-54 victory over New Mexico Highlands.

Impact The Division II transfer brings much needed size to the Mean Green. The 6-9 senior was given more minutes because starter Reece Robinson fouled out after just seven minutes. Shackleford took advantage and could be a serviceable rotation player for North Texas.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Committing to UNT Shackleford announced his committment to play for North Texas for the 2025-26 season via his X account Thursday.

Impact Shackleford will join the Mean Green following a single year with Georgia SouthWestern State. The 6-foot-9 junior averaged 17 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Hurricanes this past season. The former Florida Gulf Coast transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with UNT moving forward.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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North Texas wins 62-58 over Rice

North Texas cruises to 109-56 victory over NAIA's University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Robinson's 16 points lead North Texas past Houston Christian 77-75

Shackleford scores 15 off the bench, North Texas knocks off Central Arkansas 74-56

Je'Shawn Stevenson scores 18 to lead North Texas over D-II's New Mexico Highlands 88-54 in opener