Athletes of the week: Senior guards Blackwell, Shelton are Gainesville's dynamic duo on basketball court - Gainesville Times

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Athletes of the week: Senior guards Blackwell, Shelton are Gainesville's dynamic duo on basketball court

Pair combined for 57 points in thrilling win over GAC on Dec. 4

Gainesville guard Tia Shelton (3) dribbles downcourt during the first round game of the 58th annual Lanierland Tournament between Gainesville and East Hall in Gainesville, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. - photo by David Barnes

12292017 LanierlandGirls 0001.jpg — Gainesville guard Tia Shelton (3) dribbles downcourt during the first round game of the 58th annual Lanierland Tournament between Gainesville and East Hall in Gainesville, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. - photo by David Barnes

Looking at the skillsets of Gainesville shooting guards Tija Blackwell and Tia Shelton, one doesn’t really work without the other, according to their coach.

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