University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

In 2020-21, Taylor transitioned from graduate assistant to Director of Basketball Operations and helped guide the Cardinals to new heights on the court, in the classroom, and in the community. 
 
The team qualified for the Southland Conference tournament for the first time in school history, earning the 7-seed. UIW increased its overall winning percentage and conference winning percentage for the second straight year. The Cardinals also won half of their conference road games, best since 2015-16. En route, UIW men's hoops finished as the NCAA Division I 30th-best 3-point field goal percentage (37.4%), and the top overall 3-point shooting team among the conference. 
 
Taylor continued to help develop student-athletes’ performances as well, highlighted by tying a program record 30.5% 3-point field goal defense and Keaston Willis earning All-Conference second team, All-Academic second team and NABC All-District first team accolades.
 
In 2020-21, UIW men's hoops team continued to deliver eye-popping academic results, turning in a 3.37 Fall 2020 team GPA, among the nation’s finest. The team qualified a conference-best six players for Academic All-Conference consideration. The Cardinals continue to set the national standard for academic performance in Division I men's basketball. 
 
Despite COVID-19 limitations, the program finished the year with over 300 hours of community service, besting the team goal of 275 hours. UIW men’s basketball volunteered at the Headwaters nature preserve sanctuary at Incarnate Word, at the YMCA (virtually), at multiple UIW athletic events, and more. 
 
Prior to coming to UIW as a graduate assistant before the 2019-20 season, Taylor attended Carroll College where he played for Dr. Cunningham. Taylor was a four-year starter and helped Carroll reach back-to-back Elite Eights at the NAIA National Tournament his junior and senior years. He finished his senior season averaging 16.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game and was awarded MVP of the conference as well as 1st Team All-American honors. He finished his career with 2,019 career points which ranks second all-time at Carroll College.
 
Taylor graduated from Carroll in 2017 with a degree in Health Sciences and is currently working towards his Masters in Sports Management at UIW. He will help the team with scouting and film breakdown, individual workouts, and assist with administrative duties.