Kansas University basketball combo guard Tyshawn Taylor, who lost his starting job twice — and regained it both times during a roller-coaster sophomore season — is hoping for a breakout junior campaign.
The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder out of Hoboken, N.J., is off to a solid start. He was the first player cited by coach Bill Self in assessing Friday’s Late Night in the Phog 20-minute scrimmage.
“I thought Tyshawn was terrific,” Self said after Taylor scored nine points off 4-of-8 shooting, dished two assists and grabbed two rebounds while playing 14 minutes in a 40-39 Blue-team victory over the Reds.
Taylor smiled when informed of his coach’s words of praise.
“I felt good. I was just playing, having fun,” Taylor said. “I always want to start off good and I always want to be consistent. I think it’s one of my biggest things for this year, being consistent. Hopefully the next time people see me, I’ll play just as well.”
The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder out of Hoboken, N.J., is off to a solid start. He was the first player cited by coach Bill Self in assessing Friday’s Late Night in the Phog 20-minute scrimmage.
“I thought Tyshawn was terrific,” Self said after Taylor scored nine points off 4-of-8 shooting, dished two assists and grabbed two rebounds while playing 14 minutes in a 40-39 Blue-team victory over the Reds.
Taylor smiled when informed of his coach’s words of praise.
“I felt good. I was just playing, having fun,” Taylor said. “I always want to start off good and I always want to be consistent. I think it’s one of my biggest things for this year, being consistent. Hopefully the next time people see me, I’ll play just as well.”
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