On Thursday, the Washington Mystics announced that they exercised the fourth year option in center Shakira Austin.
We have exercised the fourth-year rookie option on Shakira Austin's contract. pic.twitter.com/ARbs2lxzoL
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) April 25, 2024
Austin was the third pick of the 2022 WNBA Draft, where she quickly became a starter and defensive stalwart. She also played for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup team for the United States where they won the gold medal.
Given that Austin is a lottery pick, this option is par for the course.