UMass Lowell Athletics

THE TAYLOR FILE: Athletic guard unafraid of driving to the basket or pulling up from long range • Defends the perimeter very well and can grab his share of rebounds.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in eight games •  Averaged 2.1 ppg and 0.9 rpg • Season-highs of 15 points in 68-78 loss against Stony Brook; two assists at Binghamton and at Vermont • Poured in five 3-pointers in 78-68 loss to Stony Brook.

AS A FRESHMAN: Saw action in 13 games • Season-highs include 10 points and four rebounds in an 81-70 loss at Saint Michael’s in which he shot 3-5 from the field and 3-4 from 3-point range • Also had five points in a 100-73 win over Merrimack.

BOYS LATIN OF PHILADELPHIA: Four-year starter at Boys Latin for Coach Maurice Watson • Honorable Mention All-City standout • Helped Boys Latin advance to the Philadelphia Public League Championship and Class AAA state tournament semifinal round, marking the farthest it had ever been in a state tournament • Posted senior year averages of 15.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, and 2.0 apg • Member of the 1,000 point club • Recipient of Coach’s Award for most improved player • Finalist for the Markward Award, presented to the top player in Philadelphia (won by teammate Maurice Watson, Jr., of Boston University) • Also played within the Team Philly club system.

PERSONAL: One of four children of Connie Lahey and Carlos Taylor Sr. of Darby, Pa. • List L.A. Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite NBA teams • Names Kobe Bryant as favorite athlete • Greatest sports moment was a 34-point, 11-rebound effort in the state tournament quarterfinal which included his 1,000th point • Majoring in business administration.