Jacy Sheldon Siblings: All About Ajay and Emmy Sheldon

Jacy Sheldon is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Connecticut Sun in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Before her professional career, she made a name for herself as a standout guard at Ohio State University, where she played college basketball from 2019 to 2024.

Selected fifth overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Sheldon has quickly established herself as a promising talent in the professional league.

Beyond her athletic achievements, she serves as the Director of Player Development at Ohio State, reflecting her deep connection to the program that shaped her career.

Raised in a family steeped in athleticism, Sheldon’s journey is intertwined with the support and influence of her siblings, Ajay and Emmy Sheldon.

Siblings

Jacy is the eldest of three siblings, each contributing to a family dynamic rooted in sports and mutual inspiration.

Her younger brother, Ajay Sheldon, follows in her footsteps as a basketball player. Born two years after Jacy, Ajay is a sophomore point guard for the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio University.

Like his sister, Ajay honed his skills at Dublin Coffman High School, where he became one of the top offensive players in the state, averaging 23.5 points per game as a junior and senior.

The youngest sibling, Emmy Sheldon, is the heart of the family. Born with Down syndrome, Emmy has faced unique challenges but remains a constant source of motivation for Jacy and Ajay.

At 16 years old, Emmy is a beloved figure at both Ohio State and Ohio University games, often seen cheering from the sidelines, high-fiving players, and even playfully calling out referees.

Career

Sheldon first gained attention at Dublin Coffman High School, where she left as the all-time leader in points, assists, and steals.

Her senior year saw her average 28.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 5.1 steals per game, cementing her status as a five-star recruit.

Choosing Ohio State over other top programs, Jacy embarked on a collegiate career that spanned five seasons, marked by both triumphs and setbacks.

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As a freshman in 2019-20, she averaged 9.6 points per game, showing early promise.

Her sophomore year elevated her profile, averaging 16.7 points and earning second-team All-Big Ten honors.

By her junior year (2021-22), Sheldon was a first-team All-Big Ten selection, averaging 19.7 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.7 rebounds, while also earning a spot on the All-Defensive Team.

A foot injury sidelined her for much of her senior year (2022-23), limiting her to 13 games, but she returned for a fifth season (2023-24), leading the Buckeyes to a Big Ten regular-season title with 17.8 points per game.

In 2024, Sheldon transitioned to the WNBA with the Dallas Wings, playing all 40 games in her rookie season, starting 26, and averaging 5.4 points and 2.5 assists.

Her best game came against the Atlanta Dream, scoring a career-high 17 points with five three-pointers.

After her rookie year, she joined the Connecticut Sun while also taking on her role at Ohio State, balancing professional play with mentoring the next generation of Buckeyes.

Accolades

Sheldon’s career is decorated with numerous accolades reflecting her on-court excellence.

In high school, she was a three-time Columbus Dispatch All-Metro Player of the Year, an Ohio Miss Basketball finalist, and the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Division I Co-Player of the Year as a junior, followed by the state Division I Player of the Year as a senior.

At Ohio State, she earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2022 and 2024, was a unanimous coaches’ selection both years, and secured All-Defensive Team nods in 2022 and 2024.

Her fifth season brought national recognition, including AP All-American Second Team, USBWA All-American Third Team, and Sporting News All-American Second Team honors.

She was also a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award and appeared on watchlists for the Naismith Trophy and Wooden Award.

In the WNBA, Sheldon’s rookie contributions hint at future accolades, while her signature shoe deal with HOLO Footwear in August 2024 underscores her rising star status.

With 2,024 career points at Ohio State—ranking sixth in program history—she joins an elite group as one of three Buckeyes with 1,900+ points, 400+ rebounds, 350+ assists, 200+ steals, and 150+ made three-pointers.