[stextbox id=”custom”]   The first time Shelby Harper led her team onto the court, the observer thought she was a cheerleader. Boy, was he ever wrong.

Members of the Shelby Harper fan club are delighted by the 5-foot-4 walk-on’s performance for the University of Louisville women’s basketball team. With all the injuries, Harper is spending a lot of time on the court. And she  just keeps getting better.

Shelby Harper

Playing 39 minutes Saturday against Syracuse, she connected on three three-pointers while collecting 11 points and adding three assists. Unfortunately, she fouled out for the second consecutive game.

For Sonja’s take on the Lady Cards’ 64-58 loss, go here.

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By Charlie Springer

Charlie Springer is a former Louisville editor and sportswriter, a public affairs consultant, a UofL grad and longtime fan.