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Taylor Ayn Mikesell (born September 30, 1999) is an American basketball player who is a free agent. She was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 2023 WNBA draft and played during the 2023 season for the Atlanta Dream. She played her college basketball at Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference. She previously played for the Maryland Terrapins and the Oregon Ducks.

Key Information

High school career

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Mikesell played for Jackson High School in Massillon, Ohio. As a senior, she scored 60 points, shooting 14-of-17 from three-point range, against Austintown Fitch High School. During the game, Mikesell became the all-time leading scorer in Stark County, Ohio and set the state record for three-pointers in a game.[1] She averaged 30.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.7 steals per game, leading her team to the Division I state quarterfinals.[2] Mikesell was named Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Division I Player of the Year.[3] Rated a five-star recruit by ESPN,[4] she committed to playing college basketball for Maryland over offers from Florida State and Stanford.[5]

College career

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As a freshman at Maryland, Mikesell averaged 13.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.[6] She earned first-team All-Big Ten recognition from the media and was a second-team selection by the media. Mikesell broke the school single-season record for three-pointers by a women's or men's player.[7] As a sophomore, she averaged 11.2 points per game and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention, before transferring to Oregon,[8] where she averaged 9.3 points as a junior. For her senior season, Mikesell transferred to Ohio State.[9] On January 20, 2022, she scored a career-high 33 points and shot 11-of-13 from the field in a 95–89 win over Maryland.[10] Mikesell averaged 18.6 points per game as a senior, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors. She led the Big Ten and ranked second in the NCAA Division I in three-point percentage (47.5).[11] She opted to return for a fifth season of eligibility.[12]

Professional career

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Indiana Fever

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Mikesell was selected in the second round, and 13th overall, in the 2023 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.[13] Mikesell competed in training camp, but was ultimately waived by the Fever and did not make the roster.[14]

Atlanta Dream

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Mikesell signed a contract with the Atlanta Dream on June 5, 2023.[15] She appeared in six games for the Dream, scoring 9 points against the Dallas Wings on June 20, 2023. She was waived on July 3, 2023.[16]

Los Angeles Sparks

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On February 2, 2024 Mikesell was signed to a training camp contract with the Los Angeles Sparks[17] but was waived on May 6, 2024.[18]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game  RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game  BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game
 TO  Turnovers per game  FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 Bold  Career best ° League leader

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2018–19 Maryland 34 34 34.7 42.2 41.1 86.0 3.5 3.3 0.8 0.2 2.6 13.4
2019–20 Maryland 32 32 29.8 40.5 42.5 91.3 2.5 2.3 1.4 0.2 1.9 11.2
2020–21 Oregon 24 20 24.8 40.4 33.3 92.3 2.4 1.8 0.5 0.1 1.3 9.3
2021–22 Ohio State 32 32 34.5 48.2 47.5 90.2 3.5 2.0 0.9 0.3 1.6 18.6
2022–23 Ohio State 36 36 35.5 43.0 41.4 85.9 2.8 2.3 1.4 0.3 2.1 17.2
Career 158 154 32.3 43.4 42.0 88.3 3.0 2.4 1.0 0.2 1.9 14.3
Statistics retrieved from Sports-Reference.[19]

WNBA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game  RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game  BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game
 TO  Turnovers per game  FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 Bold  Career best ° League leader

WNBA regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2023 Atlanta 6 0 4.8 .500 .429 1.00 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.2 2.8
Career 1 year, 1 team 6 0 4.8 .500 .429 1.00 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.2 2.8

National team career

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Mikesell played for the United States at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women in Spain. She averaged five points per game and helped her team win a bronze medal.[3] Mikesell was selected to represent the United States at the 2019 Pan American Games in Peru. She averaged five points per game as her team won the silver medal.[20]

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Taylor Mikesell (born September 30, 1999) is an American professional player known for her sharpshooting as a guard, with a distinguished college career across three universities and brief appearances in the (WNBA). Standing at 5'10", she has competed internationally for and currently plays professionally in domestic and overseas leagues. Mikesell grew up in Massillon, Ohio, where she starred at Jackson High School, amassing 2,175 career points and earning WBCA All-American honorable mention status. She began her college career at the University of Maryland from 2018 to 2020, where as a freshman she set a program record with 95 three-pointers in 34 games and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year by coaches, while earning All-Big Ten first-team honors from media and second-team from coaches. Her sophomore season was cut short by the , but she received All-Big Ten honorable mention. Transferring to the for the 2020–21 season, she averaged 9.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, leading the team with 39 made three-pointers in 24 appearances. At State from 2021 to 2023, she excelled as a senior in 2022–23, starting all 32 games and averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while leading the Big Ten in three-point field goals; she was a finalist for the Drysdale Shooting Guard of the Year Award in 2022 and a regional finalist for the WBCA Coaches' All-American in 2023. Over her college tenure, she earned three All-Big Ten selections. Selected in the second round (13th overall) of the by the , Mikesell appeared in six games for the that season, averaging 2.8 points per game. She signed training camp contracts with the and in 2023 and 2024, respectively, but was waived before the regular seasons. In 2025, she joined the Mainland Pouākai in New Zealand's Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa league, where she recorded standout performances including 23 points and 10 rebounds against the Northern Kāhu in September. She also signed with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball for the 2025 season in , and participated in the 3x3 Women's National Team Development camp in November 2024. On the international stage, Mikesell represented the United States at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 Women's World Cup, averaging 5.0 points and 1.2 rebounds en route to a bronze medal, and at the 2019 Pan American Games, where she averaged 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds in helping secure a silver medal.

Early career

High school career

Taylor Mikesell was born on September 30, 1999, in Massillon, Ohio, where she developed her basketball skills from a young age in a community with a strong hoops tradition. Growing up in Massillon, she honed her shooting and scoring abilities, laying the foundation for her future success on the court. Mikesell attended Jackson High School in , where she emerged as a dominant force in girls' . Over her four-year career, she amassed 2,175 points, shattering the Stark County career scoring record previously held by Ameryst Alston. One of her most memorable performances came as a senior on February 9, 2018, when she erupted for a single-game high of 60 points against Austintown Fitch High School, including 14 three-pointers—breaking Ohio's state record for threes in a game—while leading Jackson to an 82-58 victory. In her senior season of 2017-18, Mikesell averaged 30.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.2 steals per game, guiding the Polar Bears to the Ohio Division I state quarterfinals. Her exceptional play earned her the 2018 Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Division I Player of the Year award, along with WBCA High School All-American honorable mention honors and a nomination for the . Following her high school tenure, Mikesell committed to play at the University of Maryland.

College career

Taylor Mikesell began her college basketball career at the University of in 2018, where as a she started all 34 games, averaging 13.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 41.1% from three-point range. She earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors from the coaches, All-Big Ten First Team recognition from the media, and All-Big Ten Second Team from the coaches for her performance. In her sophomore season (2019–20), Mikesell appeared in 32 games, averaging 11.2 points per game and shooting 42.5% from beyond the arc, which ranked second in the Big Ten and 24th nationally; the season was shortened due to the . She received All-Big Ten Honorable Mention for her efforts. Following her sophomore year, Mikesell transferred to the for the 2020–21 season, where she played in all 24 games, making 20 starts and averaging 9.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while leading the Ducks with 39 three-pointers made. She then transferred again to ahead of the 2021–22 season, returning to her home state. At Ohio State, Mikesell excelled in her junior year (2021–22), starting all 32 games and averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game on 48.2% shooting and a nation-leading 47.5% from three-point range (minimum 2.5 attempts per game). She was named to the All-Big Ten First Team by both coaches and media. In a standout performance on January 20, 2022, she scored a career-high 33 points on 11-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-5 from three, in a 95–89 win over then-No. 12 . As a senior in 2022–23, she started all 36 games, averaging 17.2 points per game while shooting 41.4% from three, and earned All-Big Ten First Team honors again from both coaches and media; she also reached 2,000 career points that season and made 116 three-pointers, ranking sixth in Ohio State single-season history. Over her entire college career spanning 158 games across three schools, Mikesell averaged 14.3 , shooting 43.1% from the field and a Big Ten-record 43.1% from three-point range, while accumulating 2,253 total points. Her high school scoring prowess in provided a strong foundation for her collegiate success as a prolific shooter.

Professional career

Indiana Fever

Taylor Mikesell was selected by the with the 13th overall pick in the second round of the , following a standout senior season at Ohio State where she averaged 18.6 points per game and led the Big Ten in three-point shooting percentage at 47.5%. Her college three-point shooting prowess, including 114 made threes in the 2021-22 season, ranking sixth in program history, contributed to her draft position as a sharpshooting guard prospect. Following the draft, Mikesell signed a three-year rookie-scale with the Fever worth $205,145 and joined the team for and preseason activities. During camp, she focused on integrating with the roster through shooting drills and team practices, aiming to secure a spot on the final 12-player roster. In the Fever's preseason opener against the on May 7, 2023, Mikesell appeared off the bench for 14 minutes, scoring five points on 2-of-4 shooting—including one three-pointer—and grabbing two rebounds, though the team lost 81-56. She did not play in the second preseason game against the . On May 17, 2023, the Fever waived Mikesell prior to the start of the regular season, resulting in no regular-season appearances for the team. The waiver freed her to explore other opportunities within the WNBA as an unrestricted .

Atlanta Dream

Mikesell signed with the on June 5, 2023, shortly after being waived by the , her drafting team in the . This move provided her entry into regular-season play, where she competed for minutes as a guard amid a backcourt featuring veterans like and . In her brief stint with the Dream, Mikesell appeared in six regular-season games, primarily coming off the bench in limited roles. She averaged 2.8 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game while playing 6.7 minutes. Her shooting proved efficient in those opportunities, connecting on 50.0% of field goal attempts, 42.9% from three-point range, and 100% from the free-throw line. Mikesell's standout performance came on June 20, 2023, against the , where she scored a career-high 9 points in a road loss. She went 2-of-5 from the field, including 1-of-4 from three-point range and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, showcasing the sharpshooting that defined her . Despite these flashes, her overall impact remained modest due to the depth in Atlanta's guard rotation. The Dream released Mikesell on July 3, 2023, as they prioritized their established backcourt players heading into the latter part of the season. This ended her time with the team after just one month, marking a challenging debut WNBA season but highlighting her potential as a perimeter shooter.

Los Angeles Sparks

On February 2, 2024, Taylor Mikesell signed a contract with the as a free agent, building on her limited prior WNBA experience with the . The Sparks' opened on April 28, 2024, where Mikesell competed for a roster spot alongside other guards. Mikesell participated in the Sparks' preseason schedule, appearing in at least one game against the on May 4, 2024, during which she attempted field goals as part of the team's guard rotation evaluation. However, facing competition from a deeper pool of perimeter players, including veterans and rookies, she was unable to secure a regular-season roster position. The Sparks waived Mikesell on May 6, 2024, prior to the start of the regular season on May 14, resulting in no appearances for her in WNBA regular-season or postseason games that year. Following the waiver, Mikesell turned her attention to overseas professional opportunities.

Overseas career

Following her waiver by the in May 2024, Mikesell signed with Lointek Gernika Bizkaia of 's Liga Femenina for the 2024–25 season. In five games with Gernika, Mikesell averaged 9.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game, shooting 40.0% on two-point field goals and 30.8% from three-point range, serving primarily as a perimeter shooter in a competitive European league. Mikesell then joined ProBuild ITM Mainland Pouākai in New Zealand's Tauihi Aotearoa for the 2025 season, with the signing announced on July 10, 2025, highlighting her as an elite import shooter. Across nine games with , she averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in 26.9 minutes, making 37.1% of her three-point attempts while contributing 113 total points as the team's leading perimeter threat. In September 2025, she recorded a with 23 points and 10 rebounds against the Northern Kāhu. Her consistent shooting, bolstered by transferable skills from her WNBA experience, helped her adapt to the league's faster pace, earning praise from coaches for her elite shooting ability despite no major individual awards.

Athletes Unlimited

Taylor Mikesell signed with Athletes Unlimited on December 30, 2024, for the league's 2025 season, which was held in , from February 5 to March 2. Athletes Unlimited operates on a distinctive point-based system where individual players accumulate win points from team victories, stat points from personal performance metrics such as scoring and rebounds, and MVP points from peer and fan votes, with teams reassembled weekly based on leaderboard standings to promote competition and player development. Mikesell was valued for her elite three-point shooting and scoring ability, skills honed during her collegiate career, making her a key addition to the guard rotation in this format that rewards sharpshooting efficiency. As a guard and , Mikesell was expected to contribute offensively in a league emphasizing individual impact, with preseason discussions highlighting her Ohio State pedigree as a top NCAA three-point shooter. She participated in 12 games during the season, earning 248 stat points and contributing to team efforts, though detailed per-game averages were not publicly emphasized beyond her role in key matchups. Her overseas experience from recent play in further enhanced her versatility, allowing her to adapt quickly to the league's dynamic rotations. This stint in Athletes Unlimited provided Mikesell with continued U.S.-based professional exposure as a WNBA free agent, offering a platform to showcase her skills in a competitive environment outside traditional league structures.

International career

FIBA Under-17 World Championship

In 2016, Taylor Mikesell was selected to the USA U17 national team for the FIBA Under-17 Women's World Championship held in Zaragoza, Spain. This marked her first major international exposure, building on her standout high school scoring at Jackson High School in Ohio, where she averaged over 20 points per game as a junior. The U.S. team compiled a 6-1 record at the tournament, advancing to the semifinals before falling to 73-60, their first loss in U17 World Championship history. In the bronze medal game against , the USA secured third place with a 65-50 victory, highlighted by a strong defensive effort that limited to just 50 points. Mikesell appeared in five games, averaging 5.0 points and 1.2 rebounds per game while contributing as a perimeter shooter. Her most notable performance came in the game, where she scored 15 points on five 3-pointers, helping seal the win in 19 minutes of play. This tournament provided Mikesell with valuable experience in high-stakes international competition, showcasing her shooting ability on a global stage.

Pan American Games

On May 20, 2019, Taylor Mikesell was named to the 12-player roster for the women's basketball team competing at the in , . The tournament ran from August 6 to 10, 2019, with the U.S. team posting a 4–1 record en route to the ; they advanced undefeated through group play and the semifinals before falling to 79–73 in the final. As the youngest player on the senior national team roster at age 19, Mikesell served as a bench contributor, providing perimeter shooting in limited minutes across all five games. Mikesell averaged 5.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, highlighted by a 16-point performance off the bench in a 103–55 preliminary round win over the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her selection marked a progression from her earlier youth international experience, including the 2016 , to the senior level.

Career statistics

College

Taylor Mikesell played for four seasons across three schools, appearing in 158 s and starting 154 of them while averaging 32.3 minutes per . Over her career, she averaged 14.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per . Her career shooting percentages were 43.4% from the field, 42.0% from three-point range on 6.8 attempts per , and 88.3% from the free-throw line. Mikesell recorded 22.0 career , contributing significantly to her teams' successes. During the 2021-22 season at Ohio State, she shot 47.5% from three-point range, ranking second nationally among qualifying players. The following table summarizes her per-game statistics by season:
SeasonSchoolGGSMPFG%3P%FT%PTSTRBASTSTL
2018-19343434.7.422.411.86013.43.53.30.8
2019-20323229.8.405.425.91311.22.52.31.4
2020-21242024.8.404.333.9239.32.41.80.5
2021-22Ohio State323234.5.482.475.90218.63.52.00.9
2022-23Ohio State363635.5.430.414.85917.22.82.31.4
15815432.3.434.420.88314.33.02.41.0
Win shares by season were 4.6 (2018-19), 4.6 (2019-20), 2.1 (2020-21), 5.9 (2021-22), and 4.8 (2022-23).

WNBA

Taylor Mikesell entered the WNBA after being selected in the second round (13th overall) of the 2023 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever, but she was traded to the Atlanta Dream prior to the season and appeared in six regular-season games for the team. In limited playing time, she averaged 4.8 minutes per game across those appearances, contributing modestly off the bench as a rookie guard. Mikesell did not participate in any postseason games during her WNBA tenure to date. Her per-game averages for the 2023 regular season included 2.8 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists, reflecting her role in short bursts of action. Shooting efficiently in her opportunities, Mikesell connected on 50.0% of her field goal attempts (5-of-10), 42.9% from beyond the arc (3-of-7), and 100% at the free-throw line (4-of-4). These percentages align with her strong college shooting form, where she demonstrated consistent three-point accuracy.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGFG%3P%FT%
2023ATL64.82.80.30.3.500.4291.000
Career regular-season averages (1 season)

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