DIAMOND DESHIELDS
Guard, Chicago Sky
“The clean water initiative was something I was immediately compelled to be a part of because I believe that clean water is a resource that everyone on earth should have access to. Knowing that there are millions who do not, was enough for me to join the movement, get more involved, and try to help bring as much clean water to as many people as possible.”
DeShields was drafted by the Chicago Sky with the 3rd pick of the 2018 WNBA draft. In her first season in the WNBA, she averaged 14.4 points per game while starting in 33 of 34 games played. She was named to the All-Rookie Team.
In 2019, her sophomore season, DeShields was named a WNBA All-Star. During the All-Star Weekend, she won the Skills Challenge.
DeShields scored 25 points her first career postseason game on September 11, 2019, as the Chicago Sky defeated the Phoenix Mercury 105–76. It was the fifth-most points scored by a WNBA player in a postseason debut in league history.