Prior to 2A (soon to be 3A) Silver Bluff’s 2023-24 season concluding at the hands of Gray Collegiate in the Upper State semifinals, Taylor already had received offers from Voorhees, USC-Salkehatchie and Clinton College. She recently landed a fourth offer from Benedict College – then announced her commitment to the Midlands-based HBCU. Taylor had a strong close to her high school career as she averaged 15.8 points, 4.1 steals, 3.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds in the 20 games that she took to the court for the Bulldogs. Her superb play also earned a 22-2 record for Silver Bluff.

Taylor and the Lady Bulldogs had a great run over the past 3 seasons. Ahminah averaged 15.8 ppg, 3.8 assists and 4.1 steals this season. Taylor likes to play the game 94 feet at times and excels in the transition game. She will manufacture points on the defensive end of the floor with her quick hands that lead into layups heading the other direction.

Ahminah is an elite play maker who gets unlimited looks at the rim with her handle and quickness. She has an good feel and can can finish with floaters, reverse lay ups, and other ways that help her at her size. She was strong behind that arc and did a good job seizing open opportunities. Look for a strong senior year.

Taylor really likes to bring the chaos to the floor when she plays. Ahminah swarms to the ball on the defensive end of the floor. You certainly can count on her to be in the middle of the action when it comes to a loose ball or to jump on the deck. Ahminah plays the game with tough and win at all costs attitude. She creates her scoring opportunities on just hustle plays alone on both sides of the court.

Taylor was nowhere to be seen this summer on the Grassroots Circuit. She has been very instrumental in the Lady Bulldogs success over the past few years with Head Coach Chasen Redd in charge.

Ahminah plays the game very aggressive on both ends of the floor. She at times will bring a mean streak and a competitive edge to the floor. Taylor averaged 14.2 ppg last season for the Lady Bulldogs (19-4). Just a few seasons ago the Lady Bulldogs played in the SCHSL State Championship Game vs Saluda HS.

Can the Lady Bulldogs get back to the State Championship and have a trip to Florence in the future come next March?

Taylor has had a solid career for the Lady Bulldogs over the years and Head Coach Chasen Redd. Taylor usually stays off the grid in the summer. Ahminah brings an aggressive style of play to the floor with her pesky defensive skills.

Taylor looks to create chaos at times on the ball to lead to easy baskets heading the other way. Ahminah is a bit of streaky shooter from the perimeter. Can the Lady Bulldogs make another run in Class 2A like a few years back?

Taylor is another two-sport athlete who also has thrived in the track and field space alongside basketball. She is the anchor for the Bulldogs’ backcourt in the same way that Lawrence does for its frontcourt. Taylor can get crafty at times with how she finishes around the rim and displays a great deal of court vision. She is also skilled as a ball distributor in addition to a ball handler and as a ball hawk on the defensive side. Taylor recently was one of the many talents that were on hand at the John T. Rhodes Sports Center in Myrtle Beach at the Prep Girls Hoops Top 250 Expo.

The Bulldogs have become a team the past two seasons that is circle-the-date-on-the-calendar worthy and Taylor is a reason for that status. A 5-foot-4 slasher out of the backcourt, Taylor is skilled as a rim attacker while also being effective from behind the 3-point line. He places plenty of emphasis on ball handling and the ability to organize a halfcourt offense. Taylor is also gifted as a ball distributor. When looking at the litany of teams to keep an eye on in the 2A ranks, coach Chasen Redd’s Silver Bluff squad should be at or near the top of the list.

The last couple of seasons, the Bulldogs have established themselves as one of the teams to beat in the Palmetto State’s competitive 2A landscape. This coming season is set to be no different. Taylor is listed at 5-foot-4 and plays primarily as a guard. She understands how to organize an offense in a halfcourt set and can throw defenses for a loop with her ability to slash to the rim and finish at the cup or find an open teammate. Taylor also adds a 3-point shooting dimension to a team’s offensive attack. Ball handling is another of Taylor’s strong suits.

The combination of this skilled rising junior along with Lawrence is one Taylor-made for another banner season for the Bulldogs. Taylor is what can call a classic floor general as a point guard. She stands at 5-foot-4 and her ball handling skills prove to be a worthwhile asset when penetrating to the cup. Taylor approaches every matchup she plays with a fearless attitude. She can get creative with how she finishes around the rim and can create extra possessions for her team with the steals she can collect. Court vision and ball distribution are two other key elements to Taylor’s game.