Taylor King

Taylor Steven King^[5] (born May 30, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. King played for the Duke Blue Devils, Villanova University Wildcats,^[6] and Concordia of the NAIA. where he played the forward position. King attended Mater Dei High School of Santa Ana, where he enjoyed a successful high school basketball career, posting the third highest career point total in California high school history with 3,216 points.^[7]

Taylor King

Personal information
Born	(1988-05-30) May 30, 1988 (age 34) Huntington Beach, California
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school	Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California)
College	Duke (2007–2008) Villanova (2009–2010) Concordia (2010–2011)
NBA draft	2011 / Undrafted
Playing career	2011–2018
Position	Small forward
Career history
2011	London Lightning
2011–2012	Quebec Kebs
2012	Dacin Tigers
2012–2013	Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
2013–2014	Pioneros de Los Mochis
2014–2015	Cheshire Phoenix^[1]
2015–2016	Nevėžis Kėdainiai^[2]
2016–2017	Leicester Riders^[3]
2017–2018	Agua Caliente Clippers^[4]
Career highlights and awards
Second-team Parade All-American (2007) McDonald's All-American (2007) California Mr. Basketball (2007)
Medals Men’s basketball Representing USA FIBA Americas U18 Championship 2006 San Antonio Team competition

High school career

King established several school records while at Mater Dei: total career points (3,216), points in a single season (987 in 2007), career 3-pointers made (370), career rebounds (1,456) and rebounds in a single season (444 in 2006).^[7] He participated in the ABCD Camp, a camp for the best high school players in the United States, in each of his 4 high school seasons (2003 to 2006).^{[8][9][10][11]}

College career

King played for Duke his freshman year. He transferred to Villanova University following the spring 2008 semester. Per NCAA regulations, King did not compete in the 2008–09 season, but returned for the 2009–10 season, with three more years of collegiate eligibility.

During the summer of 2010, Taylor King left the Villanova men's basketball team for what a team spokesman said were "personal reasons."^[12] On August 11, 2010, it was announced that King had transferred to USC. However, shortly after, it was announced he would not be attending USC but actually the NAIA school Concordia.^[13]

Professional career

On October 21, 2011, it was announced that King had made the final 12-man roster for the National Basketball League of Canada's London Lightning.^[14] However, on January 17, the Lightning released him, leaving room for him to be signed by the Quebec Kebs on February 2.^[15]

On September 17, 2014, King signed a one-year contract with Cheshire Phoenix of the British Basketball League, coached by John Coffino. King made an instant impact, leading the league in scoring with an average of 20.1ppg in 33 games, which included a 36-point game against the Sheffield Sharks. King was also fifth in the league in rebounding, with an average of 9.5rpg.

After the 2017–18 season, King retired from basketball.^[16]

References

1. "Taylor King Player Profile, Agua Caliente Clippers, News, Rumors, NCAA Stats, G League Stats, International Stats, Events Stats, Game Logs, Bests, Awards - RealGM".
2. "Nevezis-Optibet Roster, Schedule, Stats (2021-2022)".
3. . Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
4. "Taylor King".
5. "Taylor Steven King was born on May 30, 1988 in Orange County, California". californiabirthindex.org. California Birth Index. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
6. Taylor King Villanova.com
7. "All Time Leaders". materdeiathletics.org. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
8. Clark, Francis (2003). "Interesting Mix of Players Collectively Dominate adidas ABCD Camp". hoopscooponline.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
9. Francis, Clark (2004). "REEBOK ABCD CAMP HITS HOME RUN WITH OUTSTANDING YOUNG PLAYERS/5TH YEAR PLAYERS". Hoop Scoop. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
10. "HOOP SCOOP'S FINAL RANKING OF THE TOP PLAYERS AT THE REEBOK ABCD CAMP (JULY 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, & (9TH)". Hoop Scoop. 2005. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
11. "HOOP SCOOP'S FINAL RANKING OF THE TOP PLAYERS AT THE REEBOK ABCD CAMP". hoopscooponline.com. July 10, 2006. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
12. Jerardi, Dick (June 22, 2010). "Taylor King quits Villanova basketball". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
13. Goodman, Jeff. "King headed to Concordia over USC". FoxSports.com. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
14. . LightningBasketball.ca. London Lightning. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
15. . NBLCanada.ca. National Basketball League of Canada. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
16. Powell, Dave (July 9, 2018). "Former Cheshire Phoenix, Duke and Villanova star Taylor King retires from professional basketball". Chester Chronicle. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

External links

• Final Duke Statistics
• Ex-Wildcat King making comeback at Concordia
• Taylor King: Ex-Cheshire Phoenix star on his road to redemption