Height
6'5"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
25
College
Ole Miss
Experience
4 yrs
WNBA Performance is graded on per-game box production relative to position; advanced impact metrics are not yet publicly available for the WNBA.
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The Verdict in One Read
Shakira Austin earns a B Performance grade, ranking #5 of 17 Centers on the FanVerdicts board.
Current Sentiment
Shakira Austin enters the 2026 season as a cornerstone piece of the Washington Mystics' core, anchored by career averages of 17.1 PPG and 8.7 RPG that establish her as a franchise-level contributor. Recent coverage emphasizes her role within a strengthened 'star trio' alongside Citron and Iriafen, with media framing the group as capable of driving consistent winning—a narrative that elevates her standing beyond a typical rotation starter. The Mystics' decision to match an offer sheet and retain her signals organizational confidence, and her continued scoring leadership in head-to-head matchups (notably against Seattle) reinforces her two-way impact. Media sentiment is decidedly constructive, positioning her as a key player in Washington's competitive ambitions rather than questioning her role or production. Overall, Austin's perception reflects a respected, ascending all-star-caliber player entering a season with clear playoff expectations.
2026 Season Stats8 GP
17.1
PPG
8.6
RPG
2.6
APG
1.0
SPG
1.1
BPG
52.2
FG%
42.9
3P%
76.9
FT%