2017-18 / Game-by-Game Statistics
• Taylor appeared in 19 games averaging 1.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.4 blocks per game in 6.1 minutes per game.
• Scored a season-high five points in wins over Fairfield and Tennessee State. Hit Purdue's 19th 3-pointer of the game against Fairfield, which at the time was a new school record.
• Grabbed four rebounds against both Chicago State and Fairfield.
• Recorded two blocks against Valparaiso and Tennessee State.
• Scored eight points with four rebounds in 27 minutes during the NCAA Tournament, scoring four points in a homecoming game in Boston against Texas Tech.
2016-17
• Suffered a foot injury in October, causing him to miss the entire season.
2015-16 / Game-by-Game Statistics
• Taylor appeared in 13 games for the Boilermakers, averaging 1.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in just 4.6 minutes per game.
• Posted his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in just 14 minutes against Rutgers. Made 4-of-6 field goals and 2-of-3 3-pointers against the Scarlet Knights.
• Scored five points with two rebounds, a block and a steal in 10 minutes against Howard.
• Netted two points with a rebound in the Big Ten Tournament win over Illinois.
• Blocked two shots in five minutes in the season-opening win over North Carolina A&T.
• Averaged 16.0 points and 13.3 rebounds per 40 minutes played.
2014-15 / Game-by-Game Statistics
• Taylor appeared in six games throughout his freshman campaign, before nagging injuries from high school eventually ended his season.
• Was granted a medical hardship waiver and his freshman season of eligibility was restored in mid-July.
• Appeared in the first five games of the year and then the Arkansas State contest on Dec. 10, before being sidelined.
• Scored a total of 13 points with 12 rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 42 minutes of action.
• Had two assists against Grambling, in addition to making his first career three-pointer.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-star recruit according to ESPN.com and Rivals and ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the state of Massachusetts.
• As a senior, was named the Eastern Independent League (EIL) MVP, team MVP and named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team for the third straight year, leading his team to the NEPSAC Class B title.
• Named eighth-best player in New England by the New England Recruiting Report.
• Named Big Man of the Year, Best Shot Blocker and MVP by Hoop Mountain (AAU).
• Earned first-team All-NEPSAC Class B accolades as a sophomore, leading Beaver Country Day to an undefeated regular season and the NEPSAC Class B title, typically one of the toughest conferences in America.
• Averaged 15.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 blocks a game as a sophomore, being named the EIL Co-MVP. Was also named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team.
• Was mentioned as one of the top five players in New England before his injury.
• Most-highly touted big man to come out of Cambridge, Mass., since New York Knicks Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing.
• Very underrated prospect with tremendous upside as a foot injury caused him to miss most of his junior year as well as the summer AAU circuit.
• Chose Purdue over offers from Providence, Saint Joseph's and North Carolina A&T and was receiving interest from Maryland, Pittsburgh, Boston College and others before his injury.
• Coached by Juan Figueroa.
PERSONAL
• Majoring in interdisciplinary film/video studies.
• Born March 17, 1995, in Cambridge, Mass.
• Son of Maurice Taylor and Jamycia Bailey-Taylor.
• Has six brothers (Maurice, Jaron, Marquis, Dante, Christopher and Michan) and one sister (Jalia). Brother, Maurice, plays at Niagara.
• Chose Purdue because he sees an opportunity to do something special.
• Taylor appeared in 19 games averaging 1.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.4 blocks per game in 6.1 minutes per game.
• Scored a season-high five points in wins over Fairfield and Tennessee State. Hit Purdue's 19th 3-pointer of the game against Fairfield, which at the time was a new school record.
• Grabbed four rebounds against both Chicago State and Fairfield.
• Recorded two blocks against Valparaiso and Tennessee State.
• Scored eight points with four rebounds in 27 minutes during the NCAA Tournament, scoring four points in a homecoming game in Boston against Texas Tech.
2016-17
• Suffered a foot injury in October, causing him to miss the entire season.
2015-16 / Game-by-Game Statistics
• Taylor appeared in 13 games for the Boilermakers, averaging 1.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in just 4.6 minutes per game.
• Posted his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in just 14 minutes against Rutgers. Made 4-of-6 field goals and 2-of-3 3-pointers against the Scarlet Knights.
• Scored five points with two rebounds, a block and a steal in 10 minutes against Howard.
• Netted two points with a rebound in the Big Ten Tournament win over Illinois.
• Blocked two shots in five minutes in the season-opening win over North Carolina A&T.
• Averaged 16.0 points and 13.3 rebounds per 40 minutes played.
2014-15 / Game-by-Game Statistics
• Taylor appeared in six games throughout his freshman campaign, before nagging injuries from high school eventually ended his season.
• Was granted a medical hardship waiver and his freshman season of eligibility was restored in mid-July.
• Appeared in the first five games of the year and then the Arkansas State contest on Dec. 10, before being sidelined.
• Scored a total of 13 points with 12 rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 42 minutes of action.
• Had two assists against Grambling, in addition to making his first career three-pointer.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-star recruit according to ESPN.com and Rivals and ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the state of Massachusetts.
• As a senior, was named the Eastern Independent League (EIL) MVP, team MVP and named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team for the third straight year, leading his team to the NEPSAC Class B title.
• Named eighth-best player in New England by the New England Recruiting Report.
• Named Big Man of the Year, Best Shot Blocker and MVP by Hoop Mountain (AAU).
• Earned first-team All-NEPSAC Class B accolades as a sophomore, leading Beaver Country Day to an undefeated regular season and the NEPSAC Class B title, typically one of the toughest conferences in America.
• Averaged 15.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 blocks a game as a sophomore, being named the EIL Co-MVP. Was also named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team.
• Was mentioned as one of the top five players in New England before his injury.
• Most-highly touted big man to come out of Cambridge, Mass., since New York Knicks Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing.
• Very underrated prospect with tremendous upside as a foot injury caused him to miss most of his junior year as well as the summer AAU circuit.
• Chose Purdue over offers from Providence, Saint Joseph's and North Carolina A&T and was receiving interest from Maryland, Pittsburgh, Boston College and others before his injury.
• Coached by Juan Figueroa.
PERSONAL
• Majoring in interdisciplinary film/video studies.
• Born March 17, 1995, in Cambridge, Mass.
• Son of Maurice Taylor and Jamycia Bailey-Taylor.
• Has six brothers (Maurice, Jaron, Marquis, Dante, Christopher and Michan) and one sister (Jalia). Brother, Maurice, plays at Niagara.
• Chose Purdue because he sees an opportunity to do something special.