Ohio State Buckeyes' Celeste Taylor was drafted at No. 15 by the Indiana Fever, making her the second Buckeye selected in the WNBA draft after Jacy Sheldon. Taylor, known for her defensive prowess, was a two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year and a Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award finalist. She also excelled offensively, ending the regular season with a 48 percent three-point shooting rate in the final six games. Previously playing for Texas and Duke, Taylor brings a combination of defensive skill and scoring ability to the Fever, joining standout Caitlin Clark in the backcourt.

By the Numbers
  • Selected at No. 15 in the WNBA draft
  • Ended regular season shooting 48% from downtown
State of Play
  • Celeste Taylor is set to join the Indiana Fever for the upcoming WNBA season
  • First game scheduled for May 14/15 against the Sun
Bottom Line

Celeste Taylor's addition brings a valuable mix of defensive prowess and scoring to the Indiana Fever, amplifying the team's capabilities as they prepare for the upcoming season.