Jermaine Taylor (basketball)

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Jermaine Taylor

| image =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 4

| weight_lb = 210

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|12|8|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Tavares, Florida, U.S.

| high_school = Tavares (Tavares, Florida)

| college = UCF (2005–2009)

| draft_year = 2009

| draft_round = 2

| draft_pick = 32

| draft_team = Washington Wizards

| career_start = 2009

| career_end = 2018

| career_number = 8, 3

| career_position = Shooting guard

| years1 = {{nbay|2009|full=y}}

| team1 = Houston Rockets

| years2 = 2010

| team2 = →Rio Grande Valley Vipers

| years3 = {{nbay|2010|full=y}}

| team3 = Sacramento Kings

| years4 = 2012

| team4 = Rio Grande Valley Vipers

| years5 = 2012–2013

| team5 = Lagun Aro GBC

| years6 = 2013

| team6 = Hapoel Tel Aviv

| years7 = 2013

| team7 = Shanxi Zhongyu

| years8 = 2013–2015

| team8 = Maine Red Claws

| years9 = 2015

| team9 = Idaho Stampede

| years10 = 2015

| team10 = Canterbury Rams

| years11 = 2015

| team11 = Centro Juvenil Don Bosco

| years12 = 2016–2018

| team12 = Salt Lake City Stars

| highlights =

AP honorable mention All-American (2009)
Conference USA Player of the Year (2009)
First-team All-Conference USA (2009)
Second-team All-C-USA (2008)

}}

Jermaine Taylor (born December 8, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. Taylor was a starting guard for the University of Central Florida basketball team before being selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards, and soon after traded to the Houston Rockets.{{cite web | url=https://insider.espn.com/nbadraft/results/rounds/_/year/2009/round/2 | title=2009 NBA Draft Results Round 2 | work=ESPN | access-date=March 23, 2013}}

High school career

Taylor attended Tavares High School in Tavares, Florida. As a senior at Tavares High School, Taylor averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists per game. He finished his senior year second in the Florida Class 3A Player of the Year voting and was named to the Florida Class 3A All-State First Team.

Taylor also excelled on the gridiron as a wide receiver for Tavares, gaining 481 yards and 8 touchdowns as a senior. He turned down offers from Florida and South Florida to play basketball instead.

In addition to football and basketball, finished second in the Florida Class 2A Track and Field Championships in both the triple jump and high jump. He currently owns his high school's record for the long jump, high jump, and triple jump.

After completing his high school career, Taylor signed a national letter of intent with UCF choosing the Knights over Pittsburgh, Alabama, and Penn State.

Collegiate career

Taylor began his career at the University of Central Florida in 2005 during their first season in Conference USA. Taylor played in 15 games averaging 11 minutes and 4.3 points. In only his fourth collegiate game he scored 15 points in a winning effort against in-state opponent Bethune-Cookman. His best game as a freshman came during a home contest when he scored 16 points in 25 minutes of action in a 77–71 home loss.

In his sophomore campaign, he emerged as the second-leading scorer for UCF, averaging 12.7 points (good for 16th in Conference USA). Taylor's prowess as a 3-point shooter was also evident during his second year for the Knights, draining 63 3s, averaging 41.4% behind the arc. Jermaine scored 26 points twice during his second year helping UCF to a 22–9 record and a 2-seed in the Conference USA tournament.

Taylor first career start for the Knights came during his junior season, scoring 8 points in UCF's 63–60 win over University of Nevada in the inaugural game at the new UCF Arena.

Taylor is a member of the Epsilon Eta chapter of Iota Phi Theta fraternity.

=College statistics=

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|+ Season Averages (as of 1/11/2009)

! Season

! Team

! G

! PTS

! REB

! AST

! STL

! BLK

! FG%

! 3P%

! FT%

! MIN

2005–06

| UCF Knights

| 29

| 4.3

| 2.2

| 0.6

| 0.4

| 0.2

| .395

| .304

| .440

| 11.7

2006–07

| UCF Knights

| 31

| 12.7

| 3.2

| 1.5

| 0.9

| 0.3

| .474

| .414

| .711

| 25.2

2007–08

| UCF Knights

| 31

| 20.8

| 1.6

| 1.1

| 1.0

| 0.2

| .461

| .367

| .795

| 33.5

2008–09

| UCF Knights

| 31

| 26.2

| 5.2

| 1.9

| 1.3

| 0.8

| .480

| .376

| .812

| 31.9

Professional career

Taylor declared for the 2009 NBA draft and was drafted 32nd overall by the Washington Wizards. He was later traded to the Houston Rockets for cash considerations.

On January 29, 2010, Taylor was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League.[http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-notes-Conroy-promoted-from-D-League-1547481.php Rockets notes: Conroy promoted from D-League] On February 4, 2010, he was recalled by the Houston Rockets after scoring 32 and 30 in two games with the Vipers. He was sent back to the Vipers on February 19, 2010,{{Cite web |url=http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64892/20100219/rockets_assign_taylor_to_d_league/ |title=Rockets Assign Taylor To D-League |access-date=2010-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100223124433/http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64892/20100219/rockets_assign_taylor_to_d_league |archive-date=2010-02-23 |url-status=dead }} but recalled four days later,{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=5455 |title=Rockets recall Jermaine Taylor from D-League |access-date=2010-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223160947/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=5455 |archive-date=2012-02-23 |url-status=dead }} and then returned to the Vipers on March 17, 2010.[http://www.themonitor.com/sports/anderson-36514-vipers-rockets.html Rockets assign Taylor to Vipers, Anderson returns] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120913003223/http://www.themonitor.com/sports/anderson-36514-vipers-rockets.html |date=2012-09-13 }} Taylor was recalled by the Rockets once again on March 24, 2010. He then had his first career start in a game versus the Los Angeles Lakers on March 27, 2010, in which he scored 15 points.[https://web.archive.org/web/20100401184159/http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300327010 Gasol's 30 points lift Lakers over Rockets in Houston]

On December 15, 2010, Taylor was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a protected second-round pick.{{cite web | title = Kings Acquire Jermaine Taylor | url = http://www.nba.com/kings/news/jermaine_taylor_release_2010_12_15.html | work = NBA.com | date = 2010-12-15 | access-date = 2010-12-15}} He was waived by the Kings at the end of the season.[http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_waive_jermaine_taylor.html KINGS WAIVE JERMAINE TAYLOR]

In September 2012, Taylor signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.[http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/wolves-announce-2012-13-training-camp-roster Wolves Announce 2012-13 Training Camp Roster] However, he did not make the team's final roster.[http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11217 Timberwolves release guard Jermaine Taylor]

On November 8, 2012, Taylor signed with the Spanish League team San Sebastián Gipuzkoa BC.[http://www.acb.com/redaccion.php?id=88971 El Lagun Aro GBC ficha al escolta Jermaine Taylor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111070539/http://www.acb.com/redaccion.php?id=88971 |date=November 11, 2012 }} {{in lang|es}} In January 2013, he joined Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. Later that month, he joined Shanxi Zhongyu of China.[http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/jermaine-taylor-departs-hapoel-tel-aviv/ Jermaine Taylor departs Hapoel Tel Aviv]

On March 15, 2013, Taylor was acquired by the Maine Red Claws.[http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/transactions_031513.html RED CLAWS ADD VETERAN GUARD JERMAINE TAYLOR] In September 2013, he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for training camp.[http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/training-camp-roster-130930 Cavaliers Announce 2013-14 Training Camp Roster] He was later waived on October 25.{{Cite web |url=http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14637 |title=Cavs waive DeSagana Diop, Kenny Kadji, Jermaine Taylor, Elliot Williams |access-date=2013-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195753/http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=14637 |archive-date=2013-10-29 |url-status=dead }} On October 31, 2013, he was reacquired by the Maine Red Claws.[http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/red_claws_announce_first_11_pl_2013_10_31.html Maine Red Claws Announce First 11 Players Invited to Training Camp] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150325092900/http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/red_claws_announce_first_11_pl_2013_10_31.html |date=2015-03-25 }} On November 29, 2013, he was waived by the Red Claws due to a season-ending knee injury just two games into the season.[http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/red_claws_waive_jermaine_taylo_2013_11_29.html Maine Red Claws Activate Kammron Taylor, Waive Jermaine Taylor Due to Injury]

On October 31, 2014, Taylor was again reacquired by the Maine Red Claws.[http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/babb_is_back_2014_10_31.html Red Claws Announce Affiliate Players, Returning Player Invitees] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512002646/http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/babb_is_back_2014_10_31.html |date=2015-05-12 }} On January 22, 2015, he was traded to the Idaho Stampede in exchange for the returning player rights to Dallas Lauderdale.[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4918579 Jermaine Taylor Acquired by Stampede] On April 28, 2015, he signed with the Canterbury Rams for the rest of the 2015 New Zealand NBL season.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/68116383/kyle-coston-cut-by-canterbury-rams-shooting-guard-jermaine-taylor-signs-on Kyle Coston cut by Canterbury Rams, shooting guard Jermaine Taylor signs on]{{cite web|url=http://www.rams.org.nz/node/154 |title=RAMS MAKE ROSTER CHANGES |work=Rams.org.nz |date=April 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429082321/http://www.rams.org.nz/node/154 |archive-date=April 29, 2015 |url-status=dead }} He made his debut for the Rams four days later and recorded 7 points and 3 assists off the bench in a loss to the Super City Rangers.{{Cite web |url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/12151/14/89/51/97H8LQ7eAye2/ |title=Rams vs Rangers |access-date=May 2, 2015 |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085759/http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/12151/14/89/51/97H8LQ7eAye2/ |url-status=dead }}[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/68345228/coach-mark-dickel-backs-canterbury-rams-american-import-jermaine-taylor-to-shine Coach Mark Dickel backs Canterbury Rams' American import Jermaine Taylor to shine] In 11 games for Canterbury, he averaged 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&client=11-8336-151868-356729-23059889&pID=197890816 | title=Player statistics for Jermaine Taylor | work=FoxSportsPulse.com | access-date=June 28, 2015}}

On August 15, 2015, Taylor signed with Dominican club Centro Juvenil Don Bosco.[http://www.losmocanos.com/web/locales/36692-jermaine-taylor-ex-nba-nuevo-refuerzo-del-don-bosco Jermaine Taylor ex NBA nuevo refuerzo del Don Bosco] {{in lang|es}} However, his stint lasted just three days after falling to score in his debut game on August 17.[http://lapelotanuestra.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/jose-horacio-pierde-invicto-y-la-cancha.html José Horacio pierde invicto y la cancha se mete a clasificación en Moca] {{in lang|es}}[http://losmocanos54.com/v2/2015/08/terrence-shannon-reforzara-al-don-bosco/ Terrence Shannon reforzará al Don Bosco] {{in lang|es}} On October 31, he was acquired by the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA Development League.{{cite web|url=http://www.slcdunk.com/2016/10/31/13478502/nba-development-league-utah-jazz-salt-lake-city-stars-jaylen-bland-carl-ona-embo-jarelle-reischel|title=Salt Lake City Stars roster and info after D-League Draft|work=SLCDunk.com|publisher=SB-Nation|date=October 31, 2016|access-date=November 5, 2016}}

NBA career statistics

=Regular season=

| align="left" | {{nbay|2009}}

| align="left" | Houston

| 31 || 4 || 9.8 || .378 || .227 || .717 || 1.5 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 4.1

| align="left" | {{nbay|2010}}

| align="left" | Houston

| 8 || 0 || 9.6 || .500 || .400 || .833 || 1.1 || .3 || .3 || .3 || 4.9

| align="left" | {{nbay|2010}}

| align="left" | Sacramento

| 26 || 8 || 15.6 || .476 || .300 || .727 || 2.0 || 1.2 || .5 || .1 || 7.1

| align="left" | Career

| align="left" |

| 65 || 12 || 12.1 || .441 || .284 || .730 || 1.7 || .7 || .4 || .1 || 5.4

References

External links

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[http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/taylor_jermaine00.html UCF athletic site bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223215129/http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/taylor_jermaine00.html |date=February 23, 2016 }}
[https://sports.yahoo.com/ucf/basketball/recruiting/player-Jermaine-Taylor-29166 Rivals.com profile]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20121122083740/http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=8D6 ACB.com profile]

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