Prospect Profile: Taji Moore (2018)
Taji Moore (PC: HighSchoolOT) Kinston High School won four straight NCHSAA state championships in a row until the 2015-2016 season, a big part of last year’s success was Taji Moore, a 6-foot 2018 guard. Moore has great leadership qualities and…
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Continue ReadingKinston High School won four straight NCHSAA state championships in a row until the 2015-2016 season, a big part of last year’s success was Taji Moore, a 6-foot 2018 guard. Moore has great leadership qualities and helped lead the Vikings to a 21-6 record last season including a 9-1 mark in the conference. He averaged 5 points and 3 rebounds per game. He put up 18 points in a crucial game against Greene Central High School mid-way through the season after a two-game losing streak. PrepHoopsNC caught up with the junior to discuss this upcoming season and what he expects from the basketball powerhouse.
PrepHoopsNC: What are your goals for the season?
Taji Moore: My goals for this are to: 1. Help my teammates succeed as much as possible .. 2. Be more consistent and a leader for my young guys and other teammates .. and 3. A state championship
PrepHoopsNC: What have you improved on from last season the most?
Taji Moore: I have improved more on my jumpshot, ball handling, and most important… DEFENSE, this year I just want to handle the ball for my team much as possible.. knock down as many shots as possible and just become a pest on defense.
PrepHoopsNC: What schools have you been hearing from and who has offered?
Taji Moore: I haven’t heard from any schools and I haven’t been offered by anyone yet. That’s one of my main goals this season is to make a name for myself and prove that I belong and that I am worthy of a scholarship. No matter the school or division.. I just want to ball.