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Take a look at these 14 pro athletes from Ohio State. | Photo by CBUStoday

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It’s not about always wearing scarlet and gray — it’s about representing those colors. And, these former Buckeyes are professionals when it comes to that.

Did you know there are 14 former OSU basketball players in both the NBA + WNBA? Here is a quick look at where all the former athletes have landed, plus when each season tips off.

NBA

The NBA season tips off on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
NameTeamPositionKeita Bates-DiopPhoenix SunsSFMalaki BranhamSan Antonio SpursSG/SFMike ConleyMinnesota TimberwolvesPGMicah PotterUtah JazzCD'Angelo RussellLos Angeles LakersPGJae'Sean TateHouston RocketsSF/PFDuane Washington Jr.New York KnicksPG/SGBrice SensabaughUtah JazzSG/SF

WNBA

The WNBA season begins on May 19, 2024.
NameTeamPositionKierstan BellLas Vegas AcesSG/SFLinnae HarperChicago SkyPGDorka JuhászMinnesota LynxSF/PFJantel LavenderSeattle StormSF/PFTaylor MikesellAtlanta DreamPG/SGKelsey MitchellIndiana FeverPG/SGWe're just getting warmed up. Tap this link to find 48 players hailing from OSU in the NFL.