2026 Men's Gymnastics Roster
Biography
Career Highs
Event |
Score |
Floor Exercise |
13.600 | at NCAA Super Six | April 20, 2024 |
Vault |
14.000 | 2x, last at NCAA Championships Qualifiers | April 18, 2025 |
Parallel Bars |
14.050 | Big Ten Championships | April 4, 2025 |
Sophomore - 2025
- Competed in nine meets, primarily on floor, vault, and parallel bars
- Made his vault debut at the Windy City Invitational on Jan. 18
- Debuted on parallel bars at No. 7 Michigan on Feb. 8
- Set a career high on vault at No. 6 Ohio State on March 25
- Set a new career high on parallel bars at the Big Ten Championships on April 4
- Tied his vault career high at NCAA Championships Qualifiers on April 18
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
Freshman - 2024
- Made Illini debut on floor (13.500) on floor at the NCAA Qualifiers on April 19
- Competed in two meets
High School/Club
- Two-time U.S. Championships qualifier
- Qualified for nationals five times and medaled in all five appearances
- Five-time all-around state champion
- Four-time all-around regional champion
Personal
- Born July 22, 2005
- Parents are Scott and Sara Shepard
- Has three siblings, Ty, Amaya and Kylie
- Pursuing a degree in business
- Chose Illinois because "I felt deeply connected with the coaches and athletes on the team, and I loved the school and everything it has to offer."
Historical Player Information
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2024Freshman
All-Around
5'8"
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2025Sophomore
All-Around
5'8"
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2026Junior
All-Around
5'8"