Before the Ohio State Buckeyes tip off in the Sweet 16, against the Texas Longhorns, nine students received postseason award honors. Wednesday, eight players received recognition as Academic All-B1G selections. Thursday, guards Jacy Sheldon and Taylor Mikesell were named regional finalists for the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-American Team.
For Sheldon and Mikesell, their names linked to the finalist pool of potential WBCA All-American team winners is no surprise. Sheldon and Mikesell lead the Buckeyes in every offensive category except rebounds. Each have started every game for the Scarlet and Gray.
In those 31 games, including the postseason, Sheldon and Mikesell average 19.