It’s not about always wearing scarlet and gray — it’s about representing those colors. And, these former Buckeyes are professionals when it comes to that.
Did you know there are 14 former OSU basketball players in both the NBA + WNBA? Here is a quick look at where all the former athletes have landed, plus when each season tips off.
NBA
The NBA season tips off on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Name | Team | Position |
Keita Bates-Diop | Phoenix Suns | SF |
Malaki Branham | San Antonio Spurs | SG/SF |
Mike Conley | Minnesota Timberwolves | PG |
Micah Potter | Utah Jazz | C |
D’Angelo Russell | Los Angeles Lakers | PG |
Jae’Sean Tate | Houston Rockets | SF/PF |
Duane Washington Jr. | New York Knicks | PG/SG |
Brice Sensabaugh | Utah Jazz | SG/SF |
WNBA
The WNBA season begins on May 19, 2024.
Name | Team | Position |
Kierstan Bell | Las Vegas Aces | SG/SF |
Linnae Harper | Chicago Sky | PG |
Dorka Juhász | Minnesota Lynx | SF/PF |
Jantel Lavender | Seattle Storm | SF/PF |
Taylor Mikesell | Atlanta Dream | PG/SG |
Kelsey Mitchell | Indiana Fever | PG/SG |
We’re just getting warmed up. Tap this link to find 48 players hailing from OSU in the NFL.