Shay Ciezki, a record-setting guard from Indiana women's basketball, has signed with the Phoenix Mercury as an undrafted free agent. She achieved a remarkable 50/40/90 shooting season while averaging 22.8 points per game in her senior year.
Record-setting Indiana women's basketball guard signs as undrafted WNBA free agent
Shay Ciezki, IU women's basketball’s record-setting senior guard, is signing with the Phoenix Mercury as an undrafted free agent, according to The Daily Hoosier.
The 5-foot-7 Ciezki became just the second-ever NCAA Division I women’s basketball player to record a 50/40/90 while scoring at least 20 points per game last season, posting a 53/45/91 with a school-record scoring average of 22.8 points. She rounded out her line with 3.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 31 games.
A USBWA All-American honorable mention, Ciezki, who played her first two seasons at Penn State, finished her four-year career with 1,854 points, 344 assists, 333 rebounds and 149 steals. She boasted career shooting rates of 47/41/89.
“I found my love for the game again (at IU),” Ciezki said following the College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships earlier this month. “It gave me an extra burst of life, almost, to play under this amazing staff and with these girls, even the team last year, they’re lifelong friends.”
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Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) drives the baseline against Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball vs Florida Gators in SEC Tournament on March 7, 2024, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Vanderbilt Justine Pissott forward/guard (13) listen to her coach at a break.
Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'niya Latson (00) and guard Raven Johnson (25) react in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Kayana Traylor (23) drives to the basket against LSU Lady Tigers guard Last-Tear Poa (13) in the first half in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever forward Makayla Timpson (21) against the Phoenix Mercury during an WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) tips the ball away from Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) during the second quarter of game five of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Phoenix Mercury guard Megan McConnell (16) during media day at Mountain America Performance Center in Phoenix on April 30, 2025.
Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) and guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) celebrate after scoring against the Las Vegas Aces during Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Sep 11, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) moves the ball against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
May 7, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Wings guard Ty Harris poses for a photo during the 2025 Dallas Wings Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Indiana Fever center Damiris Dantas (12) reacts after she shoots and scores against the Washington Mystics during the second half of a game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever fell to the Mystics 88-84.
Aug 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in action during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jun 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) celebrates a made basket in the second half during game four against the Las Vegas Aces of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Sep 17, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings (25) boxes out Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) in the fourth quarter in game two of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) drives the baseline against Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Mar 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) drives the baseline against Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball vs Florida Gators in SEC Tournament on March 7, 2024, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Vanderbilt Justine Pissott forward/guard (13) listen to her coach at a break.
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Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'niya Latson (00) and guard Raven Johnson (25) react in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Mar 31, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Kayana Traylor (23) drives to the basket against LSU Lady Tigers guard Last-Tear Poa (13) in the first half in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever forward Makayla Timpson (21) against the Phoenix Mercury during an WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Sep 30, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) tips the ball away from Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) during the second quarter of game five of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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Phoenix Mercury guard Megan McConnell (16) during media day at Mountain America Performance Center in Phoenix on April 30, 2025.
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Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) and guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) celebrate after scoring against the Las Vegas Aces during Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Sep 11, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) moves the ball against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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May 7, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Wings guard Ty Harris poses for a photo during the 2025 Dallas Wings Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Indiana Fever center Damiris Dantas (12) reacts after she shoots and scores against the Washington Mystics during the second half of a game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever fell to the Mystics 88-84.
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Aug 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in action during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Jun 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
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Sep 28, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) celebrates a made basket in the second half during game four against the Las Vegas Aces of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 17, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings (25) boxes out Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) in the fourth quarter in game two of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
USA Today’s Mitchell Northam listed Ciezki as one of the three best undrafted players following Monday’s draft.
The Mercury made two selections, taking Ines
Pitarch-Granel from France and Eszter Ratkai of Hungary in the second and third rounds, respectively.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: WNBA free agent: Indiana's Shay Ciezki signs with Phoenix Mercury
Shay Ciezki became just the second NCAA Division I women's basketball player to achieve a 50/40/90 shooting percentage while scoring at least 20 points per game.
Shay Ciezki signed with the Phoenix Mercury as an undrafted free agent.
In her senior season, Shay Ciezki averaged 22.8 points, 3.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.
Shay Ciezki finished her college career with a total of 1,854 points.
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