History of Shakira Austin in Timeline

Shakira Austin is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Washington Mystics. She played college basketball at both Maryland and Ole Miss, showcasing her talent and paving the way for her professional career.

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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 as fourth-best player and McDonald's All-American

In 2018, Shakira Austin was ranked as the fourth-best player in the nation in the 2018 recruiting class and the second-ranked forward. She was also a 2018 McDonald's High School All-American and signed with Maryland out of high school.

2019: All-Big Ten Freshman Team Selection

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

2021: Awarded the Gillom Trophy

In 2021, Shakira Austin was awarded the Gillom Trophy.

April 11, 2022: Drafted by the Washington Mystics

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

September 2022: Signed with Elitzur Ramla and won championship

In September 2022, Shakira Austin signed with the Israeli champions Elitzur Ramla until the end of the season. She led Ramla to a second consecutive championship win, and was chosen as the league's best player.

2022: Participated in FIBA Women's World Cup and won Gold

In 2022, Shakira Austin participated in the FIBA Women's World Cup with the U.S. national team, winning Gold at the tournament.

September 25, 2024: Announcement of participation in Unrivaled league

On September 25, 2024, it was announced that Shakira Austin would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, playing for the Lunar Owls.

2024: Invited to train with the U.S. senior national team

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

2024: Participated in development camp for U.S. women's national team

On November 4, 2024, it was announced that Shakira Austin was one of 13 athletes called up to participate in development camp for the U.S. women's national team.