Shameka Delynn Christon (born February 15, 1982 in Hot Springs, Arkansas) is an American professional women's basketball player with the New York Liberty 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 (Elizur Ramla and Raanana Hertzliya) and Spanish club Rivas Futura. Her teammates on the Spanish squad included fellow Liberty player Becky Hammon, since traded to the San Antonio Silver Stars.

Christon was invited to the USA Basketball Women's National Team training camp in the fall of 2009.^[1] The team selected to play for the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics is usually chosen from these participants. At the conclusion of the training camp, the team will travel to Ekaterinburg, Russia, where they compete in the 2009 UMMC Ekaterinburg International Invitational. ^[1]

[edit] Awards and Achievements

• 2009 WNBA All-Star Selection

[edit] External links

• WNBA player profile
• 2004 WNBA Draft prospect profile
• Safsal player profile

[edit] Notes

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