Taylor Thierry will get her shot to play at the highest level.
The former Ohio State guard/forward was selected with the No. 36 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream on Monday.
TTs headed to the League
— Ohio State Womens Basketball (@OhioStateWBB) April 15, 2025
Congrats to Taylor Thierry on being selected by the @AtlantaDream with the 11th pick in the 3rd round of the @WNBA Draft.
Were so proud of you & Buckeye Nation is always behind you #GoBucks | #DevelopedHere pic.twitter.com/qdhfvxz1CN
Thierry was a starter in three of her four seasons at Ohio State, collecting at least 10 points and five rebounds per game in each of those years. She posted 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and a team-high 2.3 steals per game in her 2024-25 senior campaign.
She becomes the 20th all-time WNBA draft pick from Ohio State as the Buckeyes have had at least one player selected in three straight drafts.
| Year | Round | Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 36 | Atlanta Dream | Taylor Thierry |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | Dallas Wings | Jacy Sheldon |
| 2024 | 2 | 15 | Indiana Fever | Celeste Taylor |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | Indiana Fever | Taylor Mikesell |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | Indiana Fever | Kelsey Mitchell |
| 2018 | 2 | 14 | Indiana Fever | Stephanie Mavunga |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 | Connecticut Sun | Shayla Cooper |
| 2016 | 2 | 24 | New York Liberty | Ameryst Alston |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | Washington Mystics | Tayler Hill |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | Phoenix Mercury | Samantha Prahalis |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | Los Angeles Sparks | Jantel Lavender |
| 2008 | 3 | 41 | Phoenix Mercury | Marscilla Packer |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | San Antonio Silver Stars | Jessica Davenport |
| 2007 | 3 | 33 | Seattle Storm | Brandie Hoskins |
| 2006 | 2 | 28 | Connecticut Sun | Debbie Merrill |
| 2003 | 2 | 13 | Connecticut Sun | Courtney Coleman |
| 2002 | 4 | 55 | Orlando Miracle | Tomeka Brown |
| 2001 | 3 | 41 | Washington Mystics | Jamie Lewis |
| 1999 | Player Allocation | Minnesota Lynx | Katie Smith | |
| 1998 | Expansion Draft | 8 | Cleveland Rockers | Adrienne Johnson |
Thierry was the only Buckeye selected in the 2025 WNBA draft. That said, Ajae Petty will also get the opportunity to compete for a WNBA roster spot as the former Ohio State post player, who averaged 9.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in her season as a Buckeye after transferring from Kentucky, signed a training camp deal with the Minnesota Lynx.
Petty is headed to Minnesota this summer
— Ohio State Womens Basketball (@OhioStateWBB) April 15, 2025
Congratulations to @AjaePetty on signing a training camp deal with the @minnesotalynx
Were always behind you and cant wait to see what you accomplish AP #GoBucks | #DevelopedHere pic.twitter.com/SjmLbJLpS7
