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Shakira Austin

Shakira Austin is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Washington Mystics. She also plays for Rose of Unrivaled. Prior to her professional career, Austin played college basketball for both the Maryland Terrapins and the Ole Miss Rebels.


1 hour ago : Mystics defeat Tempo; Toronto Tempo debut marked by sellout crowd despite loss.

The Washington Mystics defeated the Toronto Tempo 68-65. Despite the loss in their inaugural WNBA season opener, Toronto Tempo's first game saw a sellout crowd, who cheered the historic moment for the city.

July 25, 2000: Shakira Austin Born

On July 25, 2000, Shakira Austin, an American professional basketball player, was born.

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2018: Ranked Player and McDonald's All-American

In 2018, Austin was rated as the fourth-ranked player in the nation and was named a McDonald's High School All-American, leading her to sign with Maryland.

2019: All-Big Ten Freshman Team Selection

In 2019, following her first season at Maryland, Austin was selected to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team after setting a school record with 89 blocks.

2021: Awarded the Gillom Trophy

In 2021, Austin was awarded the Gillom Trophy.

April 11, 2022: Drafted by Washington Mystics

On April 11, 2022, Austin was drafted third overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2022 WNBA draft.

September 2022: Signed with Elitzur Ramla

In September 2022, Austin signed with the Israeli champions Elitzur Ramla.

2022: Participated in FIBA Women's World Cup

In 2022, Austin participated in the FIBA Women's World Cup with the U.S. national team, where the United States won Gold.

2023: Hip Injury

In 2023, Shakira Austin suffered a hip injury early in the season, limiting her to 19 games, although she improved her statistics from her rookie year.

September 25, 2024: Appearance in Unrivaled League Announced

On September 25, 2024, it was announced that Austin would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league.

2024: Participated in Development Camp

In 2024, Austin was one of 13 athletes called up to participate in a development camp for the U.S. women's national team.

2024: Re-injured Hip and Ankle Sprain

In 2024, Shakira Austin re-injured her hip and suffered a left ankle sprain, limiting her to 12 games.

2024: Invited to train with the senior team

In 2024, Shakira Austin was invited to train with the senior U.S. national team.

November 5, 2025: Drafted by Rose BC for 2026 Unrivaled Season

On November 5, 2025, Austin was drafted by Rose BC for the 2026 Unrivaled season.

2025: Plays for the Lunar Owls

In 2025, Shakira Austin played for the Lunar Owls in the Unrivaled season.

2025: Stats Current Through End of Regular Season

The statistics are current through the end of the 2025 regular season.

2026: Participated in Unrivaled season

Shakira Austin participated in the 2026 Unrivaled season.