The first thing that interests me about Taylor Blackmon Taylor Blackmon 5'4" Evans | 2029 State LA is her endurance. She placed third in the Class C 3,200 meters, and that distance-running background gives her a foundation for the repeated efforts basketball demands: getting back on defense, cutting hard, and staying active late in a shift. She also picked up an assist in a brief appearance against Simpson in the Class C semifinals, making a play for a teammate in limited minutes.As a coach, I want a longer look at how Blackmon handles ball pressure and finds teammates when the defense rotates. She’s already had a taste of state tournament basketball, and I’m watching to see which skills she can turn into a dependable role for Evans.