Shakira Austin

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.

[5] In September 2022, Austin signed with the Israeli champions Elitzur Ramla, until the end of the season.

She led Ramla to a second consecutive championship win, and was chosen as the league's best player.

[6] On September 25, 2024, it was announced that Austin would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the women's 3x3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

[8] It was announced on November 4,2024 that Austin was one of 13 athletes called up to participate in development camp for the U.S. women's national team.