Lowe's Senior CLASS Award - CIAA Division

Shambley is a senior leader on and off of the court for the Trojan basketball team. His teammates look up to him as a “big brother” figure. He has a work hard mindset that the team follows. He was a member of the 2010-11 All-CIAA Academic Honors list and the 2010-11 Dean’s List. Before his arrival at Virginia State University in August 2010, Shambley was unsure of where he would continue his educational future after his graduation from his junior college. HE chose VSU because he felt the school and the environment was family oriented. Shambley will graduate in May 2011 with a degree in Sport Management. Shambley has been an active leader for community efforts throughout his two years at Virginia State. He has participated in the building of a house through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity in 2011. He is a member of VSU’s SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee). In 2010 and 2011, he joined other student-athletes at VSU and walked for breast cancer research. This year he has volunteered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters as a mentor. He also does community service on the campus of VSU with the Facility Management Service. Shambley played in 32 games during the 2010-11 season averaging 3.2 points per game.