Taylor Thierry - Women's Basketball
Taylor Thierry
- Title:
- DIrector of Player Development
Taylor Thierry '25 joined the women's basketball staff as the director of player development in October 2026.
“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.
“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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