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Mercedes Russell is an American professional basketball player known for her career in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and her college career at the University of Tennessee ¹.

Early Life and College Career

Born on July 27, 1995, Mercedes Brianna Russell played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers ¹. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) and weighing 195 lbs (88 kg), she plays as a center ⁵.

Professional WNBA Career

Russell was drafted 22nd overall by the New York Liberty in the 2018 WNBA draft ¹. Following her draft, the Seattle Storm signed her as a free agent rookie center, waiving Teana Muldrow in May 2018 ³. She has since become a two-time WNBA champion ⁸.

Recent Activities

As of 2026, Mercedes Russell is set to return to Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball for the 2026 season ⁸. She currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA ¹. Her Instagram handle is @mersladezz ⁵.