Merrimack guard Ernest Shelton commits to Boston College

EMMITSBURG, MD - FEBRUARY 05: Ernest Shelton #3 of the Merrimack Warriors is introduced before a college basketball game against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at the Knott Arena on February 5, 2026 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Thursday evening, it was reported that Merrimack guard Ernest Shelton has committed to transfer to Boston College.

NEWS: Merrimack transfer Ernest Shelton has committed to Boston College, sources told ESPN. 6-foot-5 junior averaged 15. 9 points and made 99 3s this past season for the MAAC regular-season champs.

First-team All-MAAC guard had 23 against Auburn in November. pic. twitter.

com/8HT1ef29zH — Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) April 16, 2026 Shelton was first-team all-MAAC for Merrimack this past season, averaging 16 points per game, 1 assist, andf 3 rebounds as a junior. He took a lot of threes, over 8 per game, and shot 35% on them. The 6’5” guard also averaged over 1 steal per game and should be a solid contributor for the team Luke Murray is building at Boston College.