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Ohio State point guard Jaloni Cambridge has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Year by the media.
Cambridge becomes the 11th Buckeye to earn the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
In the coaches’ vote, Cambridge was named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year alongside Michigan’s Olivia Olson.
Cambridge averaged 16 points and 3.9 assists through 25 games this season, which also earned her a spot on the coaches’ All-Big Ten first-team and both the coaches’ and media’s All-Big Ten freshman-team.
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jaloni Cambridge (22) brings the ball up court toward Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) during the second half of the NCAA women’s basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus on Feb. 13, 2025. Ohio State won 87-84 in overtime.
Entering her freshman season as the No. 2 recruit from the Class of 2024, according to ESPN, Cambridge was slotted into Ohio State’s starting lineup right away.
In the first game of the season against Cleveland State, Cambridge scored 31 points. Cambridge hit her season-high against Michigan State with 33 points on Feb. 26.
“She’s done a lot for us,” Ohio State senior Taylor Thierry said. “It’s kind of cool to see how she’s grown throughout the season. Sometimes I forget that she’s only a freshman.”
More: ‘She’s special’: Jaloni Cambridge continues to impress OSU staff, including Jacy Sheldon
Ohio State holds the record for Big Ten Freshman of the Year awards, with Cotie McMahon being the most recent Buckeye recipient for the 2022-23 season.
Cotie McMahon earns All-Big Ten first-team honor, Taylor Thierry named to All-Big Ten defensive-team
McMahon has earned All-Big Ten first-team honors for the second time in her career, making both the coaches’ and media’s teams.
Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) high fives forward Taylor Thierry (2) during overtime of…
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Author : The Columbus Dispatch
Publish date : 2025-03-04 18:16:00
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