Taylor leads NC State against Colgate after 22-point game
NC State hosts the Colgate Raiders after Jayden Taylor scored 22 points in NC State's 82-70 victory against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAYDEN TAYLOR #8 - GUARD - NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK
14.3 PPG •
1.5 RPG •
1.0Â APGÂ
14.3 PPG
1.5 RPG
1.0 APG
Goes for 22 points Wednesday Taylor provided 22 points (8-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 82-70 win over Coastal Carolina.
Impact Taylor led the Wolfpack in scoring Wednesday and was the only NC State player who reached the 20-point mark, though four in total scored in double figures. Taylor is enjoying a solid start to the season and has scored at least 19 points in his last two outings. Through three contests, he's also shooting 48.6 percent from the field.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Taylor posts efficient night as NC State downs Coastal Carolina Jayden Taylor scored 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield added 13 points to lead NC State over Coastal Carolina 82-70...
NOVEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jayden Taylor scores 22 and NC State tops Coastal Carolina 82-70
Jayden Taylor scored 22 points and NC State defeated Coastal Carolina 82-70NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jayden Taylor, Ben Middlebrooks lead NC State in 81-72 victory over Presbyterian
Jayden Taylor scored 19 points, Ben Middlebrooks added 16 and NC State defeated Presbyterian 81-72NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 19 in win Friday Taylor chipped in 19 points (7-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and five steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 81-72 victory over Presbyterian.
Impact The Wolfpack had to work harder than expected to secure the win over Presbyterian, but they ended up winning and Taylor played a prominent role in the outcome of the game. Taylor showed drastic improvement compared to what he did in the season opener, where he posted eight points while shooting 3-for-8 from the field in the win over USC Upstate.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Productive off bench again Taylor closed with 15 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds and one block in 25 minutes during Saturday's 81-70 win over Boston College.
Impact Taylor moved to a bench role three games ago and has been very productive, scoring in double digits in each of his last three contests while shooting 45.5 percent from the field in that span. Taylor is averaging 11.4 points per game in his first year with the NCSU program.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Taylor is not in the starting lineup to face Clemson on Saturday, Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports.
Impact Taylor will move to the bench for the first time this season, as the Wolfpack will start two traditional big men in Mohamed Diarra and DJ Burns. Taylor is averaging 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game on the season.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor and Horne combine for 47 points to lead North Carolina State over Georgia Tech 82-76
DJ Horne scored 26 points, Jayden Taylor added 21 and North Carolina State pulled away early in the second half to beat Georgia Tech 82-76FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shooting slump continues Taylor had 12 points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 83-76 win over Wake Forest.
Impact Taylor was one of the Wolfpack's best players in the win over Wake Forest, but there's no question he's been on a slump in recent weeks following a solid start to the season. Taylor has failed to score 15 points or more in eight of his last nine outings, and his volume from the charity stripe is the only thing that salvaged his fantasy line in this one.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
North Carolina State pulls away from Maryland-Eastern Shore 93-61 behind Taylor's 21 points
Jayden Taylor scored 21 points shooting 8 of 11 and DJ Burns Jr. scored 15 points shooting 7 for 9 and North Carolina State rolled to a 93-61 win over Maryland-Eastern ShoreDECEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 18 with seven boards Taylor contributed 18 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and four steals over 40 minutes during Saturday's 84-78 OT victory over Boston College.
Impact Taylor has embraced the role of being one of the top scoring threats in the NC State roster, and he has surpassed the 15-point mark in four of his last six outings. He's enjoying a strong start to the campaign with averages of 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor scores 22 points in N.C. State's 84-64 win over Abilene Christian
Jayden Taylor scored 22 points and North Carolina State defeated Abilene Christian 84-64NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaving Butler Taylor has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact Taylor has decided to part ways with Butler after spending two seasons with the program. The 6-foot-4 sophomore appeared in all 32 games this season (22 starts), averaging 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals on 30.1 minutes per game. Taylor's production with the Bulldogs should draw the attention of multiple power-five programs.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores team-high 13 Taylor ended with 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 72-56 loss to Marquette.
Impact It wasn't a particularly efficient outing from Taylor, but the sophomore keeps scoring. He's now scored at least 13 points in seven straight games. Amid what appears to be a lost season for Butler, Taylor's emergence has been a huge silver lining.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor leads Butler against DePaul after 21-point performance
Butler visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Jayden Taylor scored 21 points in the Bulldogs' 68-62 loss to the Georgetown HoyasFEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler takes on DePaul following Taylor's 21-point showing Butler visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Jayden Taylor scored 21 points in the Bulldogs’ 68-62 loss to the Georgetown Hoyas.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Butler takes on DePaul following Taylor's 21-point showing
Butler visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Jayden Taylor scored 21 points in the Bulldogs' 68-62 loss to the Georgetown HoyasFEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solo mission in loss Taylor closed Sunday's 68-62 loss to Georgetown with 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and four rebounds in 37 minutes.
Impact Taylor was the only Bulldog looking alive in Butler's loss to last-place Georgetown. It's the ultimate valley after Butler's peaking win over Xavier last Tuesday. Despite Butler's inconsistencies, Taylor has been excellent and reliable, recording at least 19 points in each of his last five games.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Villanova hosts Taylor and Butler
Butler plays the Villanova Wildcats after Jayden Taylor scored 20 points in the Bulldogs' 69-67 victory over the Xavier MusketeersFEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays hero in victory Taylor closed Friday's 69-67 win over Xavier with 20 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 40 minutes.
Impact Taylor was clutch at the free-throw line, keeping Butler ahead in crunch time through his foul-drawing prowess. The sophomore isn't wowing with his efficiency, but Taylor is finding ways to score as an offensive focal point amid the absence of Chuck Harris (concussion).
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stays hot Taylor recorded 19 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 68-66 victory over St. John's.
Impact Taylor has now contributed back-to-back 19-point efforts. The sophomore is making a strong case to keep his role in the starting lineup. Overall this season, Taylor is slashing 41.7/34.3/78.3 percent from the field in 28.5 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor puts up 19 as Butler knocks off St. John's (NY) 68-66
Jayden Taylor scored 19 points and Butler scored the last six points of the game to beat St. John’s (NY) 68-66FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays 40, scores 19 Taylor recorded 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals over 40 minutes during Saturday's 60-52 loss to Marquette.
Impact Surprisingly, Taylor was chosen to play all 40 minutes of Butler's game Saturday. Despite the Bulldogs' loss, he rewarded the management choice. The sophomore was one of two Butler players who scored at least 15 points Saturday. But unlike Simos Lukosius, Taylor did not log as high or disappointing a turnover rate despite playing more minutes.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
