4 hours ago : Shakira Austin Leads Washington Mystics Playoff Push Following Player of the Week Honors
Shakira Austin earns AP Eastern Player of the Week honors as the Washington Mystics maintain a four-game win streak. Fully healthy, Austin has become a pivotal force in driving the team's late-season push toward the WNBA playoffs.
July 25, 2000: Shakira Austin Born
On July 25, 2000, Shakira Austin, an American professional basketball player, was born.
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.
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