Shameka Christon

Shameka Delynn Christon (born February 15, 1982) is an American retired professional women's basketball player who most recently played with the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.

She attended college at the University of Arkansas, and was named the Player Of The Year in the Southeastern Conference during her 2004 senior year. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work.

She was selected by the Liberty as the fifth overall pick in the 2004 WNBA draft.

Between WNBA seasons, she has played for two Israeli teams Elitzur Ramla and Raanana Hertzliya) and Spanish club Rivas Futura. Her teammates on the Spanish squad included then-fellow Liberty player Becky Hammon.

Christon was invited to the USA Basketball Women's National Team training camp in the fall of 2009. Christon was one of twenty players named to the national team pool. Twelve of this group will be chosen to represent the US in the 2010 World Championships and the 2012 Olympics.

In March 2010, Christon was traded to the Chicago Sky in a three-team, multi-player deal.

On February 8, 2012, Christon signed with the San Antonio Silver Stars.

On March 24, 2015, Christon signed with the Phoenix Mercury,

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