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Former Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell released from WNBA for a second time

Hang in there Taylor! #GoBucks

Because of fewer teams and roster tightening among the WNBA teams, it’s harder to stay in the league than what we typically see in the NBA. You don’t have to tell that to former Ohio State guard, Taylor Mikesell.

Mikesell was originally drafted by the Indiana Fever with the No. 13 overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft. That didn’t last long though. Mikesell was released not long after and it was thought to be an uphill battle to get another shot.

However, the Massillon, Ohio native did indeed get a second life when she was picked up by the Atlanta Dream. And while it is still tough to stick on the team after being shuttled around in the WNBA, there was hope there.

Unfortunately, on Monday, Mikesell was released by the Dream after appearing in six games and averaging 2.8 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in just under five minutes of playing time per game.

Now, Mikesell will be looking for yet another chance. There should be a spot for a player with her shooting ability, but whether or not the right fit comes along remains to be seen.

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Former Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell has a classy response to one fan

Don’t try to give Taylor Mikesell a compliment at the expense of another player because she’s not having it. #GoBucks

Taylor Mikesell is a classy individual.

After helping lead the Ohio State women’s basketball team for the past two seasons, Mikesell was selected by the Indiana Fever as the first pick in the second round (No. 13 overall) in the 2023 WNBA draft. Unfortunately, she didn’t get much of a chance to show what she can do on the court and was released before the start of the season.

With only 12 roster spots among 12 teams in the WNBA, there are many good players who don’t make the cut. One fan tried to give Mikesell a compliment that didn’t go over so well with the former Buckeye.

In a since-deleted tweet, the fan showed a clip of Fever guard Lexie Hull air balling a three-point attempt with some disparaging comments about Hull while stating that the Fever could still have Mikesell. Hull was Indiana’s first-round pick in the 2022 WNBA draft.

Mikesell didn’t take kindly to the tweet and called the fan out saying “Lexie is a great player and a phenomenal person, this is completely unnecessary. She earned that spot and is more than deserving!”

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What an absolute class act and honestly it would be good to see more athletes stand up to the online trolls who are oh-so brave behind the computer screen. Clearly, Mikesell got her point across as the tweet was taken down.

Mikesell is a very good basketball player and she’ll have other opportunities to play the game she loves. More than that, she is an even better human being. In a world of keyboard warriors, these are the acts that make the online world a better place. Well done Taylor. Well done.

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Former Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell waived by Indiana Fever

We’re sure Mikesell will land on her feet somewhere else down the line. #GoBucks

Things are a little different in the WNBA than the good ‘ole fashioned NBA. Ohio State guard, Taylor Mikesell, was selected by the Indiana Fever as the first pick in the second round (No. 13 overall) of the 2023 WNBA draft. That would be more than good enough for an NBA team to invest in you and let things play out with development and plenty of opportunity.

In the WNBA though, with only 12 roster spots among 12 teams, not so much. Mikesell, unfortunately, found that out on Wednesday when she was released from the Fever just a couple of weeks after hearing her name called in the draft.

All indications and reports suggest that Mikesell had a very good camp when she got to Indy, but it wasn’t enough. It can likely be chalked up to the situation and hard roster moves that must be made in the WNBA.

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Unfortunately for Mikesell, there really isn’t a soft landing spot with each team in the league dealing with the same roster constraints and similar tough decisions of their own.

But don’t give up on the Massillon, Ohio, native. She has the sharpshooting skills that someone will likely want to give another look to down the road.

We wish her nothing but the best.

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Photo gallery of Taylor Mikesell at the WNBA draft

Congrats to Taylor Mikesell on a fantastic night at the WNBA draft. #GoBucks

Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell realized a lifelong dream on Monday night when she was selected 13th in the WNBA draft, the first selection in the second round.

In a nod to what WNBA officials thought about her, the leading scoring from OSU’s team last season was one of 15 players on hand in New York to take part in person with the draft. And, yeah, it was a memorable night with red carpet, stage photos and more.

Not only did Mikesell get to walk across the stage, but she posed with her peers and other WNBA personnel in photo opportunities, and it just so happens that we have a lot of them to share with you.

Here are some of the best photos of Taylor Mikesell at the 2023 WNBA draft.

Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell drafted No. 13 overall in WNBA draft

Taylor Mikesell won’t be far from Columbus when she puts on her WNBA uniform. #GoBucks

Taylor Mikesell has been drafted at No. 13 by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft — one pick into the second round on Monday night.

Mikesell was a spark for the Ohio State women’s basketball team from the moment she returned to her home state. The Canton native started her career in Maryland and headed west to Oregon before realizing home is where it’s at. The sharpshooter helped the Buckeyes reach the Sweet 16 in 2022 and the Elite Eight in 2023.

Now she’ll stay relatively close to home, heading west about three hours on Interstate 70 to play professionally in Indianapolis.

Mikesell joins a star-studded draft class for Indiana. The Fever had two first-round picks this year. With the No. 1 pick, Indiana took the best player in the draft, Aliyah Boston from South Carolina. With the  No. 7 pick, Indiana went a few miles south and selected Grace Berger from the University of Indiana.

The Fever is building a young nucleus that should be formidable for years to come.

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How to watch, stream, the 2023 WNBA draft

Tune in to the WNBA draft on Monday night. Here’s how and where to find the annual event. #GoBucks

The 2023 WNBA draft is set to come to a television or streaming device near you on Monday night, and there’s an Ohio State player that figures to be in attendance and hear her name called somewhere in the late first, early second round.

As a reminder, there are only 12 picks per round in the WNBA draft, but Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell is one of 15 players invited to attend all the festivities in New York and should go off the board during the two-hour window.

If you want to watch Mikesell get selected or are just a fan of the WNBA in general and want to keep tabs on what players land with certain teams, we have all the information you need to tune in and take it all in.

Basic info

When | Monday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m. ET

Where | Spring Studios (New York City)

How to watch/stream/listen:

Broadcast | ESPN

Live Stream | fuboTV (watch here)

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Taylor Mikesell set to go in WNBA draft Monday night

Taylor Mikesell can make Ohio State proud tonight in the WNBA draft! #GoBucks

It’s been quite some time since the Ohio State women’s basketball team has had a player selected in the WNBA draft, but that drought figures to end tonight.

That’s because OSU’s leading scorer from last season, sharpshooter Taylor Mikesell, is on the board and figures to be selected somewhere inside the top twenty when the draft gets off the ground in studio from New York beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The last time a Buckeye was selected in the WNBA draft was in 2018 when Kelsey Mitchell was selected No. 2 overall by the Indiana Fever. OSU actually had two selections that year with Stephanie Mavunga going in the second round, also to the Indiana Fever.

All told, there have been 16 Ohio State players selected in the 27 total drafts, with this season looking to make it 17 in 28 instances. Mikesell is looking to become the sixth Buckeye to go in the first round, joining Mitchell (No. 2 overall in 2018), Tayler Hill (No. 4 in 2013), Samantha Prahalis (No. 6 in 2012), Jantel Lavender (No. 5 in 2011) and Jessica Davenport (No. 2 in 2007).

And there’s a good chance she’ll hear her name called somewhere in the first round (top 12 picks). She is one of fifteen players that will be in attendance in New York for all the festivities.

When she’s picked, we’ll have all you need to know, so stay tuned.

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Ohio State women’s basketball leader returning for final season

Big news for the Buckeyes #GoBucks

It was a historic run for [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] women’s basketball. The team started the season 19-0, then made it to the Big Ten Tournament championship game, before defeating UConn for the first time in program history en route to a berth in the Elite Eight of the [autotag]NCAA Tournament[/autotag].

The season didn’t end with an opportunity for a championship at the Final Four, but there is some silver lining to the Buckeyes not making it to the last weekend of the season, unfinished business.

That’s exactly what guard [autotag]Jacy Sheldon[/autotag] said as she announced her return for another year wearing the scarlet and gray. The senior will take advantage of the extra COVID-19 season in hopes to make a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament next season.

Statistically, Sheldon wasn’t as productive as her sophomore and junior years mainly because of nursing an injury, but she would most likely trade inflated numbers for a chance at a championship.

Although leading scorer [autotag]Taylor Mikesell[/autotag] will move on, the Buckeyes return four of the top five scorers from last year’s team and another season of valuable experience.

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Taylor Mikesell named Regional Finalist for WBCA Coaches’ All-America Team

Some great notoriety here for Taylor Mikesell. #GoBucks

The regional finalists were announced for the 2023 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-America Team, and Ohio State’s Taylor Mikesell was included for the second-straight season.

Mikesell has put together another fantastic season in Columbus. She leads the team in scoring with 17.2 points per game, is third on the team in assists (82 total), and leads the team with 3.2 three-pointers per contest. Despite just being in the program for two years, Mikesell’s 222 three-pointers made is fourth all-time at Ohio State. She has reached double figures in 32 games this season and has scored over 20 points nine times.

Mikesell is also on the watch list for the Ann Meyers-Drysdale Award, Naismith Trophy, Wooden Award, and Wade Award. She was named Big Ten Player of the Week on Jan. 9 and earned a spot on the weekly honor roll on Dec. 5. 

The WBCA All-American team will be announced later this month.

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Taylor Mikesell becomes the latest Duck to leave the women’s basketball program

Taylor Mikesell spent just one season in Eugene before deciding it was best to move on and enter the transfer portal.

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We barely knew you, but always sorry to see someone leave.

After just one season in Eugene, senior-to-be Taylor Mikesell has decided to leave the Oregon Ducks women’s basketball program and re-enter the transfer portal.

Mikesell, who transferred to the Ducks from Maryland after two seasons with the Terrapins, joins Jaz Shelley and Taylor Chavez as players deciding to leave via the transfer portal. A record number of players are using the portal since the NCAA said players won’t have to sit out a year after transferring.

As a Duck, Mikesell averaged 9.3 points a game and shot 33 percent from the three-point line. She made an immediate impact with 28 points against Seattle in the season opener.

But Mikesell had difficulty finding a rhythm in her jump shot and was hot and cold as the year went along. She never did manage to have consistency in Kelly Graves’ offense and her numbers suffered. At Maryland, Mikesell averaged over 12 points a game and shot over 41 percent from long range, stats that she couldn’t replicate at Oregon.

Oregon State might wonder why Mikesell picked to her have her best games against the Beavers, however. In the three games against the Ducks’ biggest rival, Mikesell averaged over 20 points per contest and was 9-of-21 from three-point land.

Unfortunately, those three games were the exception, not the rule.

Whatever team winds up with Mikesell, they’ll be getting a player with tremendous talent as she was proven that she can be a player that can shoot her team to victory. She was the No. 32 ranked player coming out of high school and talent like that just doesn’t disappear.

Some things just don’t work out and Mikesell is one of those examples.

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