Shakira Austin has been named the WNBA’s East Player of the Week for the second straight week, extending a late-season run defined by scoring, rebounding and rim protection. Austin averaged 22.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game during Week 11 to secure another league honor.

What happened

Austin delivered production across the floor throughout the week, pairing a scoring average above 22 points with nearly 12 rebounds per game. Her 2.3 blocks per game added a defensive dimension to a week in which she made a significant impact on both ends.

The result was consecutive East Player of the Week awards. Austin followed one recognized stretch with another, maintaining the level of play needed to repeat as the conference’s weekly honoree.

Why it matters

The repeat award confirms that Austin’s surge has carried beyond a single standout week. Sustained production is the defining feature of the honor, with her scoring and work around the basket remaining prominent enough to earn recognition in back-to-back weeks.

Her Week 11 averages also illustrate the breadth of that impact. Austin contributed as a scorer, controlled possessions on the glass and protected the rim, giving her a clear two-way profile during the award period.

By the numbers

Austin is averaging 15.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks through 26 games this season. Her Week 11 output exceeded each of those season averages, reflecting the elevated form behind her latest honor.

Her weekly scoring average was 7.3 points higher than her season mark, while her rebounding average increased by 2.4. Austin also averaged one more block per game than she has across the full season, underscoring the sharper rim protection that accompanied her offensive rise.

What to watch next

The next test comes Tuesday, when Austin will have an opportunity to carry that momentum into another game. The central question is whether she can sustain the scoring pace and interior defensive presence that powered her Week 11 performance.

Another strong showing would continue a run that has already produced consecutive weekly awards. Her points will draw attention, but the combination of rebounding and shot-blocking will remain equally important in measuring whether her two-way surge continues.