Shaw graduated from the University of Nevada in May 2021 with a bachelor's in Marketing. Shaw, a native of Reno, Nev., is no stranger to the women's basketball program, having served as a scout player during the 2019-20 season and student manager during the 2020-21 season.Â
Shaw played college basketball in Alberta, Canada, at Olds College where he was named conference Rookie of the Year after averaging 8.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Shaw's father, Richard, is a former basketball coach in the Reno area and his older sister, Shalen, played college basketball at Boise State. Â
His parents are Richard and Christy Shaw. He has five siblings: Shalen, Darian, Peyton, Tylin and Quintin.Â