Prospect Spotlight: Cruz Taylor (2020)
Skyline point guard Cruz Taylor is small guy, who just so happens to be one of the best players in Idaho’s Class of 2020. The 5-foot-6 point guard is currently Idaho’s 15th-ranked player in 2020, and he’s adapted his game…
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Continue ReadingSkyline point guard Cruz Taylor is small guy, who just so happens to be one of the best players in Idaho’s Class of 2020.
The 5-foot-6 point guard is currently Idaho’s 15th-ranked player in 2020, and he’s adapted his game to being small, his speed and floater are how he excels on the hardwood.
“My speed for sure is my best strength, I push the floor on fast-breaks and keep my head up and look for open guys. Also my jump-shot, my floater is a strength,” said Taylor who mentioned what he needs to work to improve.
“I do have the ball a lot, and I need to limit the turnovers.”
This season with the Grizzlies, Taylor is averaging 12.6 points and 5.2 assists per game. He’s the primary playmaker for the team.
“My role on the team is to be a leader. I always have the ball in my hands the majority of the game,” said Cruz. “I’m very vocal, and I’m a captain.”
Cruz also plays football and baseball which occupies his summer, so he’s never played grassroots basketball.
He did say that basketball or baseball would be the sports he wants to pursue in college for sure.
Recruitment hasn’t begun to materialize yet, but he’s hoping that can happen over the next year.
“Basketball has always been my favorite for sure, but with my size and everything I’m kind of limited. But ya, I would love to play college basketball,” said Taylor. “So, I feel like if I can turn the ball over less and score, that’ll help. Also being a good teammate and being a leader.”