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Ohio State's Jaloni Cambridge shines in March Madness
The star forward leads the Buckeyes into the NCAA Tournament with impressive stats and a basketball-playing family.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:27pm
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Jaloni Cambridge, a standout forward for the Ohio State women's basketball team, is making her presence known in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The junior has been a dominant scorer all season, ranking sixth in the nation with 23.4 points per game and setting a Buckeyes record with six 30-point performances. Cambridge comes from an athletic family, with several siblings also playing college basketball at high levels.
Why it matters
Cambridge's success has helped propel Ohio State to a 26-7 record and a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Her efficient scoring and all-around game make her a player to watch as the Buckeyes aim to make a deep run in March Madness.
The details
Cambridge shoots an impressive 50.1% from the field, showcasing her ability to score both in the paint and with pull-up jumpers. She was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2025 and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors. Cambridge comes from a family of basketball players, with six siblings - including brother Desmond Jr., who plays in the G-League, and brother Devan, who plays at UCF.
- Jaloni Cambridge and Ohio State open the NCAA Tournament on March 21 against 14th-seeded Howard.
- The 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament tips off on April 3 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The players
Jaloni Cambridge
A junior forward for the Ohio State women's basketball team who leads the nation in scoring with 23.4 points per game.
Desmond Cambridge Jr.
Jaloni Cambridge's brother, who plays for the Golden State Warriors' G-League team in Santa Cruz.
Devan Cambridge
Jaloni Cambridge's brother, who plays basketball at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
What’s next
Jaloni Cambridge and the third-seeded Ohio State women's basketball team will face 14th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21.
The takeaway
Jaloni Cambridge's dominant scoring and all-around game have made her a player to watch in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Her success, along with her basketball-playing family, has helped propel Ohio State to a strong season and a high seed in March Madness.
