Shakira Austin

24-Year-Old CenterC
 Washington Mystics  WNBA
OFS
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 5/1/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Austin underwent hip surgery at the beginning of December and was given a 4-to-6 month recovery timetable, putting her status for the start of 2024 in jeopardy. Even if she’s available right away, she may experience some limitations to avoid a potential setback. Despite battling the lingering issue during the 2023 campaign, Austin still averaged 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks across 19 appearances (17 starts). However, due to the missed time, she finished as the 89th player in fantasy as opposed to her 56th-place finish as a rookie, even though her averages were better in Year 2. Austin’s health is going to be the main factor when evaluating her fantasy value, but as long as she’s available, the third-year center has a chance to take a major leap in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Shut down for season
CWashington Mystics
Ankle
September 15, 2024
Coach Eric Thibault said Sunday that Austin will be shut down for the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury, Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Austin has been a mainstay on the injury report throughout the season due to injuries to her hip and ankle, and her year will be cut short after appearing in only 12 games. The 24-year-old has potential as an important starting frontcourt piece, but she has played only 31 total games across the last two years. Austin ends the 2024 campaign with averages of 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 steals-plus-blocks across 19.9 minutes per game.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Austin was the third overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft but flew under the radar compared to fellow rookies Rhyne Howard and NaLyssa Smith. However, Austin showed plenty of promise, appearing in every game last year and starting in 32 of her 36 outings. She faced some growing pains with inconsistent performances but was a solid source of points and rebounds, averaging 8.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game. The Mystics acquired Amanda Zahui B. during the offseason, but Austin's role in 2023 should remain secure, especially since Elizabeth Williams is now in Chicago. Austin's inconsistency may drive her down fantasy draft boards in 2023, but she certainly has upside if she can take a step forward during her sophomore season
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Won't play Sunday
CWashington Mystics
Ankle
September 14, 2024
Austin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Dream, Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network reports.
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Ruled out for Friday
CWashington Mystics
Ankle
September 12, 2024
Austin (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.
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Won't play Wednesday
CWashington Mystics
Ankle
September 10, 2024
Austin is out for Wednesday's game versus the Sky due to a left ankle injury, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.
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Pitches in off bench in return
CWashington Mystics
September 8, 2024
Austin recorded two points (1-6 FG) and two rebounds over 10 minutes in Sunday's 78-71 loss to Minnesota.
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Will play off bench Sunday
CWashington Mystics
September 8, 2024
Austin (ankle) is available but won't start Sunday's game against the Lynx, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.
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