About Shyra Ely
Born 1983. Shyra Ely is an American basketball player.
Shyra Quontae Ely (born August 9, 1983) is an American basketball player who last played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the Indiana Fever. The 6–2 power forward had originally played for two seasons with the San Antonio Silver Stars. She was selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2005 WNBA draft in the second round, out of Tennessee.
High school career Ely played for Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she was named a WBCA All-American. She was also recognized as the 2001 Indiana Miss Basketball award winner. She participated in the 2001 WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored two points.
Career statistics
WNBA Regular season
Playoffs
College +NCAA statistics
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Shyra Ely's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Shyra Ely's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Shyra Ely?
American basketball player (born 1983)
When was Shyra Ely born?
Shyra Ely was born on 9 August 1983 in Indianapolis.
What is Shyra Ely's occupation?
Shyra Ely is a basketball player.
What nationality is Shyra Ely?
Shyra Ely is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shyra Ely. https://biography.guide/shyra-ely/
MLA: "Shyra Ely." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shyra-ely/.
Chicago: "Shyra Ely." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shyra-ely/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC