Celeste Taylor, the former Ohio State Buckeye guard, transitioned to the professional ranks by being selected by the Indiana Fever as the 15th pick in the WNBA Draft after an impressive five-year NCAA career and a standout season with the Buckeyes.

By the Numbers
  • Taylor was selected as the 15th pick by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft.
  • She led the Big Ten in defensive rating, steals, and steals per game in her one season with the Buckeyes.
  • Taylor averaged 10.8 points in her NCAA career and showed significant offensive improvement, hitting 40.9% of her shots in her final season.
State of Play
  • Taylor's selection makes her the 19th Buckeye chosen in a WNBA college draft.
  • Former teammate Jacy Sheldon was also selected earlier in the same draft, marking the third pair in program history selected in the same draft.
  • If players don't make their drafted team, they can still be picked up by another side during the season.
Bottom Line

Celeste Taylor's transition to the professional ranks with the Indiana Fever highlights her defensive prowess and significant offensive improvement, making her a promising addition to the WNBA team.