The Athlete: Taylor arrives at Vanguard as a sophomore transfer from Fresno State University?spent two years at FSU, redshirting the first year?played in 2009-2010, seeing action in eight games?graduated from Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California in 2008 with a 3.95 GPA?decorated high school athlete, who averaged 23 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game?shot over 50 percent from the field and 46 percent from three?holds the school record for wins and scoring in a career?named all-conference three times, as well as first-time all-area?has been playing hoops for 18 years?also ran track and played football at CHS?major addition to the Lions' roster this season?has the ability to lead the team in scoring?can shoot the three, finish in the lane, or pull up for a midrange jumper?excellent physical tools defensively as well?smart, with an incredible work ethic?gym rat who desires to get better?will have three terrific seasons in the Blue and Gold.
The Person: Taylor was born on January 11, 1990?parents are Michael Kelly and Karen MacDonald?has two younger siblings?nickname is "T-K"?pursuing a degree in Kinesiology?loves eating at Chipotle?loves the movie "Wedding Crashers" and the TV show "Sportscenter"?roots for the NY Knicks?sports hero is Chauncey Billups?favorite color is Blue and numbers are 22 and 3?prefers the scripture found in Philippians 4:13?loves the quote "Excellence is a habit"?likes going to the beach and hanging with friends?thinks loyalty is important?most respects his dad, who has made him into the man he is today?has learned that nothing comes easy in life?hoops has taught him dedication and work ethic?career goal is to become a college basketball coach.
His Thoughts: I chose to come to Vanguard because it is a great place to grow as a person in every aspect of my life.
Coach Soliday's Comments: Taylor has the potential to be one of the best players to ever put on a Lions uniform. He is a tough competitor who understands what it takes to win. He is extremely coachable and will do all the little things to be successful. Taylor will have three great years at Vanguard.
