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WNBA Star Jacy Sheldon Joins Ohio State as Director of Player Development

Returning to her alma mater, Sheldon aims to enhance player growth alongside new assistant coach Katie Smith.

  • Jacy Sheldon, a standout rookie for the Dallas Wings, will serve as Ohio State's Director of Player Development during the WNBA offseason.
  • Sheldon was a top player at Ohio State, becoming one of only three Buckeyes to achieve significant career milestones in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and three-pointers.
  • Her new role involves mentoring student-athletes both on and off the court, working closely with the coaching staff and athletic trainers.
  • Katie Smith, a two-time WNBA champion and former assistant coach for the Minnesota Lynx, joins Ohio State as an assistant coach, marking her first collegiate coaching position.
  • Head coach Kevin McGuff expressed excitement about adding both Sheldon and Smith, emphasizing their passion for the program and its competitive goals.
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