10/24/2026 11:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Thierry, a 2025 graduate, joins the women’s basketball staff after her second season in the WNBA.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State women's basketball program and head coach Kevin McGuff announced Taylor Thierry ('25) as the director of player development on Saturday.
As the director of player development, Thierry will play a pivotal role in enhancing student-athlete growth both on and off the court. She will work closely with the coaching staff, athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches to develop and implement comprehensive, individualized player development plans. Thierry will serve as a mentor for student-athletes, helping them develop leadership skills, confidence and a strong work ethic by fostering a high-performance environment focused on skills development, overall personal growth, player development and post-graduation success.
"I'm extremely excited to add Taylor Thierry to our staff this season," McGuff said. "She's incredibly passionate about this program and has shown how much hard work pays off. I'm looking forward to having her on the bench to help our young women continue to grow and compete at the highest level of collegiate women's basketball."
Thierry returns to Ohio State after spending two seasons in the WNBA. She was selected 37th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream and played in 17 games during her rookie season. Thierry spent the 2026 season with the Seattle Storm, also playing in 17 games this season but with more minutes on the court and increased efficiency.
"I'm incredible grateful and excited for the opportunity to return to Ohio State in this role," Thierry said. "Being part of this program has always been a special privilege, and I look forward to working with our student-athletes and providing the guidance and support they need to reach their full potential, both on and off the court."
Thierry wrapped up her collegiate career ranking in the top 30 in program history in eight career categories. Upon graduation, Thierry ranked fifth in field goal percentage (.597), 10th in steals (234), 15th in rebounds (675) and 23rd in scoring (1,270), to name a few. As a senior, Thierry was one of 10 semifinalists for the 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award and was named All-Big Ten Defensive Team and All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (media). She also earned a CSC Academic All-District selection in addition to being named an OSU Scholar Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten honoree. On Nov. 28, 2024, Thierry became the 39th player in program history to score 1,000 career points. She led the Buckeyes and tied for the Big Ten lead in steals per game (2.3) as a senior, finishing the year with a career-high 77 steals. Thierry averaged more than 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons as she started 101 consecutive games those three years. Her 131 games in a Buckeye uniform rank 11th in program history.
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As the director of player development, Thierry will play a pivotal role in enhancing student-athlete growth both on and off the court. She will work closely with the coaching staff, athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches to develop and implement comprehensive, individualized player development plans. Thierry will serve as a mentor for student-athletes, helping them develop leadership skills, confidence and a strong work ethic by fostering a high-performance environment focused on skills development, overall personal growth, player development and post-graduation success.
"I'm extremely excited to add Taylor Thierry to our staff this season," McGuff said. "She's incredibly passionate about this program and has shown how much hard work pays off. I'm looking forward to having her on the bench to help our young women continue to grow and compete at the highest level of collegiate women's basketball."
Thierry returns to Ohio State after spending two seasons in the WNBA. She was selected 37th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream and played in 17 games during her rookie season. Thierry spent the 2026 season with the Seattle Storm, also playing in 17 games this season but with more minutes on the court and increased efficiency.
"I'm incredible grateful and excited for the opportunity to return to Ohio State in this role," Thierry said. "Being part of this program has always been a special privilege, and I look forward to working with our student-athletes and providing the guidance and support they need to reach their full potential, both on and off the court."
Thierry wrapped up her collegiate career ranking in the top 30 in program history in eight career categories. Upon graduation, Thierry ranked fifth in field goal percentage (.597), 10th in steals (234), 15th in rebounds (675) and 23rd in scoring (1,270), to name a few. As a senior, Thierry was one of 10 semifinalists for the 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award and was named All-Big Ten Defensive Team and All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (media). She also earned a CSC Academic All-District selection in addition to being named an OSU Scholar Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten honoree. On Nov. 28, 2024, Thierry became the 39th player in program history to score 1,000 career points. She led the Buckeyes and tied for the Big Ten lead in steals per game (2.3) as a senior, finishing the year with a career-high 77 steals. Thierry averaged more than 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons as she started 101 consecutive games those three years. Her 131 games in a Buckeye uniform rank 11th in program history.
Ticket links: To have a member of our sales team contact you directly regarding season tickets, mini plans, group or single game tickets, be sure to click HERE. For groups looking to reserve a suite for a game, click HERE.
Visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com for ticketing information. The Ohio State Athletics Ticket Office can be contacted via email (athletic.tix@osu.edu) or by calling 1-(800)-GO-BUCKS. Representatives are available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET.
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