Shay Shippen

Scenes from the Lady Griz first practice in the WAG Gymnasium on Wednesday July 8, 2026, in Missoula, Mont.

Photo by: Casandra Evans/University of Montana

Photo by: Ryan Brennecke / University of Montana

Year:
Sophomore
Height:
5-11
Hometown:
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Prev School:
Columbia

Prior to UM: Spent one season at Columbia … Played in six early games before injury ended season … Played 31 minutes, totaled nine points and three rebounds for team that went 25-8, finished second in the Ivy League at 11-3 and won the WBIT.

Prep: A 2025 graduate of Skyline High … The Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior, four times first-team all-state … Set new state scoring record with 2,372 career points … Averaged 22.4 points, 9.9 rebounds for 106-game prep career … The SHS record holder in points, rebounds (1,053), assists (333), 3-pointers, steals and blocks … Also competed in volleyball, track and field, tennis and golf for Skyline High.

Personal: The daughter of Kaly Gillette and Ty Shippen … Has an older brother, Raleigh, and an older sister, Kysa … Dad played basketball at Ricks College, BYU and Alaska-Anchorage, mom played basketball at Ricks College, BYU and San Diego State ... Brother played basketball at Hartnell College, sister played basketball at College of Southern Idaho and Snow College.