Mechelle writes of the impact Samantha Prahalis has had on Ohio State and Jantel Lavender.

Lavender, the Big Ten's player and rookie of the year in 2008, is not experiencing any sophomore slump. She's averaging 22.1 points and 12.0 rebounds, leading the Big Ten in both categories. She's already one of the country's best players.

Meanwhile, Prahalis is the top-scoring rookie in the league (12.1 ppg) and is the overall Big Ten leader in assists (6.2 apg).

"It's been great, like the beginning of our puzzle being completely put together," Lavender said of Prahalis joining the Buckeyes out of Commack (N.Y.) High. "I'm grateful she's here, because we can finally say we have a true point guard. Last year, we didn't have somebody who can create plays like Sammy can."