Shakira Austin is an American professional basketball center for the Washington Mystics of the WNBA, drafted third overall in the 2022 WNBA draft. This news archive tag gathers reporting on her career milestones, including her WNBA All-Rookie Team selection, 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medal with the United States, Israeli championship and Premier League MVP honors with Elitzur Ramla, and her 2025 Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year award. Coverage also includes her collegiate achievements at Maryland and Ole Miss, injury recoveries, and her participation in the Unrivaled three-on-three league with Rose BC.
