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SEC Women’s Basketball: SEC Players in the WNBA Roundup

By Elliot Reeder

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUN 04: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is seen during the game against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUN 04: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is seen during the game against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Washington Mystics forward Shakira Austin (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Washington Mystics (5-3)

Shakira Austin (Ole Miss) – Last year’s No. 3 overall pick is having a bit of a breakout season after a solid rookie year. Austin is averaging 13.5 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 1.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, and 1.0 BPG on the year so far. Austin is also shooting 52.4% from the field. Austin leads all former SEC players in rebounding so far this year, and ranks sixth in points per game.

Dallas Wings (5-4)

Teaira McCowan (Mississippi State) – McCowan has played just one game this season (the first one) due to a couple of reasons. McCowan started on opening night for the Wings, scoring 4 points and grabbing 9 points across 16 minutes before suffering an injury. Before McCowan could return to the Wings from the injury, the former No. 3 overall pick left for national team duty to play for Turkey at EuroBasket (where McCowan will remain for a while longer).

Diamond DeShields (Tennessee) – DeShields has yet to play this season, and is expected to miss another 2.5 months, due to injury.

Chicago Sky (5-5)

Isabelle Harrison (Tennessee) – Harrison has missed the entire season so far (and remains out indefinitely) due to injury.

Khaalia Hillsman (Texas A&M) – As previously mentioned, Hillsman was recently signed by the Sky due to a slew of injuries. Hillsman has played in one game so far, playing three minutes (although not recording any stats).

Los Angeles Sparks (4-4)

Zia Cooke (South Carolina) – The No. 10 overall pick in this year’s draft, Cooke is averaging 4.5 PPG, 1.5 RPG, and 1.1 APG this season while averaging 13 minutes per contest (has played in all eight games for the Sparks so far this year).

Phoenix Mercury (2-5)

Sophie Cunningham (Missouri) – The lone former Missouri Tiger in the WNBA is averaging 11.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, and 1.0 SPG so far this season. Cunningham is shooting 40.4% from the field, 31.4% 3P from deep, and 92.9% from the line. The usually strong 3-point shooter started the slow from deep (started 3-for-15), but has shot 8-of-20 from three since.

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