Taylor is a junior guard for Thornapple Kellogg who is coming off an impressive sophomore campaign that earned her First Team All-Conference honors. With another year of experience under her belt, I believe she has the potential to take her game to an even higher level this winter. I’ve had the opportunity to watch Taylor compete during the offseason, including at the Headliners Invitational, where her ability to create offense for herself and her teammates really stood out. One of the biggest strengths of her game is her impressive shooting range, as she can knock down shots from well beyond the three-point line and make defenses extend their coverage. Taylor also has a shifty handle, quick first step and effective hesitation move that allow her to get past defenders and attack the paint. She has the footwork to create separation for her own shot, including a smooth step-back three, but what I really like is her ability to recognize when to score and when to distribute. Taylor sees the floor extremely well, delivering accurate passes in transition and making excellent reads to find teammates in scoring position. Her ability to stretch the floor while also creating opportunities for others makes her a difficult matchup for opposing defenses. After establishing herself as one of the top guards in the OK Gold as a sophomore, Taylor has an opportunity to build on that success and help lead Thornapple Kellogg through another competitive conference season.

Taylor had a lot to offer offensively at the Headliners Invitational, particularly with her ability to break down defenders and create opportunities off the dribble. Her quick first step and smooth hesitation move allowed her to get into the paint, where she could finish herself or find an open teammate. I really liked how comfortable she looked handling the basketball in transition, keeping her head up and delivering some excellent passes ahead. Taylor also showed the ability to create her own shot from the perimeter, knocking down a step-back three with impressive footwork. She had a nice feel for when to attack and when to distribute, making her difficult to defend because she could hurt opponents in multiple ways.

Taylor earned my MVP honors at the Headliners Invitational after putting together an impressive all-around performance for Team Liberty that showcased her scoring ability, playmaking and defensive instincts. She was a tough matchup offensively, using her quick first step, shifty handles and a smooth hesitation dribble to consistently blow by defenders and get to the basket. Taylor also showed off her perimeter game, knocking down threes from the wing and top of the key, including an impressive step-back three with excellent footwork. What I really liked was her ability to create for others. She consistently played with her head up, displayed excellent court vision and delivered some beautiful passes in transition, along with smart post-entry passes and drive-and-kick opportunities. Defensively, Taylor was just as impressive, using her quick hands to strip the ball, jump passing lanes and create steals. She turned one steal into a coast-to-coast bucket and another into a beautiful spin move finish. Her ability to impact the game in so many different ways made her my top performer of the day.

Taylor gives Thornapple Kellogg a talented playmaker in the backcourt as she returns for her junior season following First Team All-Conference recognition a year ago. She is a guard who can make opposing defenses pay in several ways, starting with her ability to knock down shots from well beyond the three-point line. Taylor has impressive range and can connect from different spots on the perimeter, forcing defenders to extend their pressure. When they close out too hard, she has the ball-handling skills to take advantage, using hesitation moves and a shifty handle to create separation. What I really like about Taylor’s game is her ability to balance scoring with creating opportunities for her teammates. She has excellent court vision, makes impressive reads and delivers accurate passes, including some particularly nice post-entry passes. Her ability to stretch the floor while also running the offense makes her a difficult guard to defend. After an All-Conference sophomore season, Taylor should be a key player for Thornapple Kellogg in a talented OK Gold this winter.

Taylor was another one of my top performers, and her ability to stretch the floor was only one part of an impressive overall performance. She knocked down multiple threes from different spots and showed legitimate range, forcing defenders to account for her well beyond the arc. Taylor also connected on a mid-range jumper and used her shifty handle and hesitation dribble to create separation when defenders tried to crowd her. What made her performance even more impressive was everything she did as a playmaker. She displayed next-level passing ability, excellent court vision, and was particularly good with her post-entry passes. Defenders had to respect her shot, but closing out too hard opened opportunities for Taylor to put the ball on the floor and create for someone else.

Taylor, playing on Team 7 at The Expo, was one of my top performers on the day and consistently showed the skill set of a high-level playmaking guard. During 3v3 action, she was dishing out dimes, seeing plays develop and delivering passes that put her teammates in position to score. That playmaking carried over into 5v5, where Taylor continued to display next-level passing ability and excellent court vision. She was especially impressive with her post-entry passing, finding the right angles and delivering the ball where her post players could immediately go to work. Taylor was a scoring threat as well, knocking down a smooth mid-range jumper and connecting on multiple threes from different areas of the floor while showing impressive range. Her handle was another major part of her game, as she played with plenty of shiftiness and used a hesitation dribble to freeze her defender before blowing by her. Between her shooting range, handle, vision, and ability to create quality looks for others, Taylor put together one of the more impressive guard performances I watched at The Expo.

Taylor was another 2028 guard who impressed during the skill work at Alma Elite Camp. She was particularly effective at the ball-handling station, showing excellent control and keeping the ball tight as she worked through the drills. Taylor carried that confidence into the finishing portion, where she consistently converted around the basket. During the Alabama and 4 Down drills, she showed her ability to attack downhill and get to the rim with purpose. She also brought a physical edge on the defensive end, competing hard and making life difficult for the players she was guarding. Taylor’s combination of ball skills, attacking ability, and defensive toughness made her one of the guards who stood out during the camp.

Taylor competed for Dream Loudly Basketball 16U EYCL Paiz, and her productivity on the court spoke volumes at the PGH MI College Tour II. She’s added muscle to her frame, has the quick-twitch shiftyness, ball-handling control, court vision, defensive presence, and lights-out accuracy from three you want at the lead guard spot. Taylor was in the zone, sinking one, two, three, four triples in one game from up top, in the corner, including a moon shot. She’s a game wrecker on the defensive end, reaching in fast to tie up the ball on drives to the basket. Taylor turned her hips and sprinted to keep ball-handlers in a box. She facilitated effectively and turned in an All-Conference First Team performance for the Gold Pool Champions.

Taylor set a Thornapple Kellogg single-season school record by sinking eight triples against Grand Rapids Union as a freshman. She gave an encore performance last week against the state’s best D2 team. Taylor launched bombs from well beyond college range. She drilled pull-ups from the volleyball line off the dribble, finishing with eight three-pointers and 26 points.

Taylor may have been one of the smallest players on the floor, but she played with heart, confidence, and skill that demanded attention. She showed impressive ball-handling and poise, staying composed under pressure and making smart decisions with the ball in her hands. Her passing was sharp and timely, helping keep the offense flowing smoothly. During shooting drills, Taylor really stood out—knocking down shots with consistency and confidence. Her combination of court awareness, skill, and competitiveness makes her a player who always finds a way to make an impact.