Shakira Austin

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Shakira Austin
No. 0 – Ole Miss Rebels
PositionForward
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (1999-07-25) July 25, 1999 (age 22)
Fredericksburg, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
High schoolRiverdale Baptist School
(Upper Marlboro, Maryland)
CollegeMaryland (2018–2020)
Ole Miss (2020–present)
Career highlights and awards

Shakira Austin (born July 25, 1999) is an American basketball player with the Ole Miss Rebels of the Southeastern Conference.

Austin was rated as the fourth ranked 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. Austin signed with Maryland out of high school. Following her first season at Maryland in 2018–19, Austin was selected to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team after a school record 89 blocks. Following Austin's second and final season at Maryland in 2019–20, she was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team. After her sophomore season at Maryland, Austin announced her transfer to Ole Miss.[1][2][3]

Austin is currently listed as a likely pick in the 2022 WNBA draft.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "2018 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100" (Press release). ESPN.
  2. ^ "Ole Miss Women's Basketball Adds Maryland Transfer Shakira Austin". OleMissSports.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  3. ^ @Theylove_kira (April 15, 2020). "What's understood, don't need an explanation. Ain't that right Coach Yo? #hottytoddy #NoCeilings" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "2021 WNBA Mock Draft" (Press release). Lines.com.

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