Shepard said he was overwhelmed by his visit to San Diego State two weekends ago. He said he enjoyed the atmosphere, the coaching staff and the student section, which was asked by school compliance officials not to make contact with him. Still, at halftime of the Feb. 4 game against Texas Christian, Shepard wandered over to the court near the student section.
"I couldn't really talk and meet The Show, but they went crazy," Shepard said. "Why wouldn't a player want to play there?"