Shivas Taylor
Shivas Taylor
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Expert Analysis
Eric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
Taylor, an RIT commit, brings good size and athleticism to the wing position. An above-average athlete, he plays with bounce and is capable of finishing above the rim in transition and in traffic. He is a capable open shot maker who can space the floor and knock down perimeter looks when defenses collapse.
Beyond his physical tools, Taylor shows a strong feel for the game. He understands spacing, makes timely cuts, and plays within the flow of the offense rather than forcing shots. His combination of size, athleticism, and basketball IQ should allow him to make a smooth transition to the college level.
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Read EvaluationMiles Masercola | Prep Hoops Scout
Taylor is one of the wildcard’s off the bench in this Highland lineup due to his ability to make outside shots with the potential of swinging the game wide open. He did exactly that in the 2nd half Vs Wilson where he was a constant presence on the floor. Taylor finished with 14 Points and 7 Rebounds on 4-7 shooting from beyond the arc. The RIT commit has been making shots in big games for Highland for three seasons now. He’s been such a consistent presence for this group and always finds a way to step up when they need him most. Taylor may not get super high volume every single night, but when he’s making shots, Highland almost always wins.
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Read EvaluationColby Giacubeno | Prep Hoops Scout
If you’ve ever seen Taylor play before, you know the 6-foot-3 guard can fill it up from deep in bulk. He’s the type of shooter that the defense must account for at all times and if he gets an inch of daylight, he’ll make you pay. That was the case in Highland’s win over Mt. Zion Prep, but his loudest bucket came in transition where Taylor showed some athleticism where he finished a one-handed poster dunk over a contesting defender. To say it caught most of the onlookers off guard would be an understatement, but it was another example of how he can quickly add a massive momentum swing for his team.
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Read EvaluationJam Hines | Prep Hoops Scout
Taylor bounced back from a rough shooting game against McNamara shoot drain four threes (4-7 3PA) in a close win over Bullis. Taylor continues to display his shooting confidence and not letting misses affect him.
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