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Which former Ohio State star does freshman Jaloni Cambridge remind her teammates of?
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ROSEMONT, Ill. – It hasn't taken Jaloni Cambridge long to make an impression on her teammates.
The five-star guard was not one of Ohio State's two team representatives Wednesday at Big Ten women's basketball media day , and as a freshman she's yet to play a game for the Buckeyes . As sixth-year guard Madison Greene looked at the 2024-25 season, though, she couldn't help but notice a similarity between Ohio State's recent past and a projected pivotal player for its future.
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In describing Cambridge, Greene invoked Jacy Sheldon .
Apr 1, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American West guard Jaloni Cambridge speaks during a press conference at JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
"It's her speed," Greene said of Cambridge. "I would say she's really quick, really fast."
The No. 2 player in the 2024 class according to ESPN, Cambridge signed with the Buckeyes after playing prep ball for Montverde (Florida) Academy. A Nashville native, she is listed at 5-7.
"She's got incredible talent and (had) a great high school career," coach Kevin McGuff said of Cambridge. "She's going to be a spectacular player."
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The 5-10 Sheldon was a five-star prospect in the 2019 class ranked No. 41 in her class by ESPN HoopGurlz. After a standout prep career at Dublin Coffman, she left the Buckeyes with her name all over the record book . In five seasons with Ohio State, Sheldon became the third Buckeye to surpass 1,900 points, 400 rebounds, 350 assists, 200 steals and 150 made 3-pointers in her career, joining Samantha Prahalis and Kelsey Mitchell.
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) is guarded by Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Sayawni Lassiter (35) during Monday's NCAA Division I women's basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus, Oh. Ohio State won the game 61-57.
She was also a tenacious defender, something Greene said she's seeing early signs of in Cambridge.
"This past week she's been playing really good defense," Greene said. "She's been running through (screens) – you know how Jacy does – stealing the ball, doing a lot of great things like that. She's quick off the dribble and has a quick first step just like Jacy does. Nothing's changed in practice. Still got a (player like that) guarding people."
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State's Madison Green compares Jaloni Cambridge to Jacy Sheldon
