Shakira Austin

Shakira Austin is a professional WNBA center currently on the roster of the Washington Mystics. Standing 6' 5 and weighing 190 lbs, Shakira Austin has built a reputation around interior presence, rim protection and finishing in the paint. In the current WNBA season, Shakira Austin has appeared in 35 games for Washington Mystics, averaging 16.6 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Shakira Austin was born at age 26 and has dedicated their career to competing at the highest level of professional women's basketball. As a center, Shakira Austin is counted on within the Washington Mystics system, working with coaches and teammates to sharpen skills and basketball IQ throughout the season. Over 5 WNBA seasons of experience, Shakira Austin has focused on the details that separate professionals at this level — film study, physical preparation, and consistency in practice. Opposing coaching staffs account for Shakira Austin when preparing to face the Washington Mystics, a sign of the respect earned throughout their career. Whether the moment calls for a decisive fourth-quarter possession or steady nightly production, Shakira Austin brings professionalism and preparation to every game. Teammates and coaches point to Shakira Austin's work ethic as a key part of the Washington Mystics locker room culture.