Steve Taylor Commits

[QuetteHoops]

Per evan daniels on twitter!!!

[GGGG]

Nice!  I think ever since Mark Miller tweeted this late last week, this is the guy that I think people thought would be the choice.  Now if we could get a nice PF with the last scholie, I think this is a real good recruiting class if you include the TJ Taylor transfer.

[77ncaachamps]

Sounds like we'll be Cuse West...if we get another big.

But it's going to be interesting to see the playing time dispersed based on the amount of Fs we're accumulating.

[Marqus Howard]

Now we can only hope that Jabari Parker is the '13 guy that Mark Miller was talking about. Taylor can't hurt our chances with him

[QuetteHoops]

Taylor is listed by scout as a 4* Power Forward I'm not sure what position Buzz thinks of him in college but he's listed anywhere from 6'7'' to 6'8''...

[muhs03]

Brian Snow - He does nothing at an elite level but does a lot of different things very well.

So....is this kid a PF or a SF? Snow said he is slightly under 6'8" and the write-ups make him appear to be more of a shooter than a banger.

[77ncaachamps]

Now we can only hope that Jabari Parker is the '13 guy that Mark Miller was talking about. Taylor can't hurt our chances with him

Parker. Eff me. That would be HUGE!!! A major stepping stone to the CHI-town pipeline! Add to that, great post countermoves!


Forwards 2012-2013
Jamil - JR
Jamail - JR
Juan - SO
Jamal - FR
Steve - FR


Looks like there's enough PT to go around. And they ALL can hit the trey.


Looks like he can stroke the ball and has a LONG wingspan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVJAZ1dM0s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxwgfJtMruU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMXYuUFuRaE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLx7LYKXz7Y

[TedBaxter]

Brian Snow - He does nothing at an elite level but does a lot of different things very well.

So....is this kid a PF or a SF? Snow said he is slightly under 6'8" and the write-ups make him appear to be more of a shooter than a banger.

I think Snow is right on with his comment about Steve Taylor doing a lot of different things well.

[GGGG]

All writeups I have seen portray him more of a SF type.  What concerns me most is how they are going to replace Jae after next year.  I am not sure where the defense on the 4 is going to be.

Another good sign after the Reggie Smith transfer is that we are still in good with Mac Irvin.

But it's going to be interesting to see the playing time dispersed based on the amount of Fs we're accumulating.

Well, we have one going off and one coming in....not to mention we are two scholies short this year.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Nice!  Add Kris Dunn and this would be an unreal class!!!  Already great as it stands!

The ESPN write-up makes him sound like a Butler clone (not putting those expectations on him, just jumped out at me)

"In the lane, he's more of the crafty type than overpowering player. Knows his way around the rim and will even pull out a counter move. Comes from a very good high school program and he has a coachable attitude."

"When he wants to mix it up on the glass, and he should want to do that, he can be great on the glass. He has a natural nose for the ball that he doesn't use enough"

Butler was a bit hesitant to mix it up at first, but when he blossomed he showed an amazing nose for rebounding.  He was a way better interior player at a wiry 6' 7" than he should have been because of his craftiness.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Chicago kid. Easy for his friends and family to come see him play.

[muhs03]

Sounds like we'll be Cuse West...if we get another big.

What does that mean, exactly? Cuse recruits players that fit their 2-3 scheme. We dont really play zone...

[77ncaachamps]

What does that mean, exactly? Cuse recruits players that fit their 2-3 scheme. We dont really play zone...

I know. I don't expect MU to play 2-3, but I won't be surprised that we will play it more when these guys get in.

We're getting the long and rangy switchables necessary to extend the defense to the 3pt line.


Would the depth charts look something like this?

PG - Cadougan (SR), Vander (JR), Derrick (SO), Taylor (SO)
SG - Mayo (SO), Vander (JR), Taylor (SO), Jamal (FR)
SF - Jamail (JR), Juan (SO), Mayo (SO), Jamal (FR)
PF - Wilson (JR), Gardner (JR), Steve (FR)
C - Otule (SR), Gardner (JR)

Jake Thomas isn't listed since he's a WO.

[Bob "Big Daddy" Wild]

Now we can only hope that Jabari Parker is the '13 guy that Mark Miller was talking about. Taylor can't hurt our chances with him

We are not getting Jabari Parker.

[MarkMiller]

Taylor can play either forward spot. He averaged 11.8 points and 8.1 rebounds in six games at the Peach Jam in July as Mac Irvin went 4-2. An excellent fit for Marquette and Buzz Williams.

[Skatastrophy]

Looks good to me.  A lot of arc on that mid-range jumper

[4everwarriors]

Thanks goodness he's not a juco.

[LAMUfan]

always love getting chicago kids

[brewcity77]

Great news! Really glad to add Taylor, finally a legitimate power forward.

[muguru]

Now we can only hope that Jabari Parker is the '13 guy that Mark Miller was talking about. Taylor can't hurt our chances with him

He's not.

[NersEllenson]

Congratulations to Buzz and staff!  Taylor seems like a great kid from the interview clips I've seen.  Great choice Steve Taylor!

Think this is big win on the recruiting trail for Buzz on several fronts:

1) 4 star 6'7-6'8 versatile kid
2) Chicago product and Simeon high school
3) Mac Irvin AAU player
4) Essentially his 3rd 4 star player for 2012 (3 for 3 thus far), with a lot of talent on board already.

Can't wait to learn who the 2013 kid that Mark MIller was referring to.  And thumbs up to Mark Miller for breaking the news or hinting at this development.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Really great news!   Welcome to Marquette Steve!

[nyg]

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=4477701

ESPN update on Taylor.


Disregard...........  Tower had the right link. 

[tower912]

http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncb/story/_/id/6841858/steve-taylor-announces-commitment-marquette-golden-eagles?campaign=rss&source=ESPNUHeadlines

I like how this article has him listed at 6'9.  

[77ncaachamps]

More media coverage:

"Head coach Buzz Williams, Tony Benford and Marquette University have scored big-time in the city of Chicago, and have landed Class of 2012 Chicago Simeon star Steve Taylor.

Taylor, a 6'8 forward, is the #1-ranked Class of 2012 prospect in the state of Illinois.  He is a highly versatile frontcourt talent who has the ability to drill shots with range, while also being able to impact games inside with his scoring and rebounding.

"It's a great fit," said Taylor who saw his recruiting stock soar last spring when he began to put his enhanced perimeter skills on display.

Taylor also noted that the distance to home which will allow his family to see him play was also a factor.  Taylor, who was on campus at Marquette yesterday, chose the school over Missouri and Ohio.

Taylor combines with Jabari Parker, Kendrick Nunn and Jaylon Tate to give Simeon a sensational core of talent that will once again open the season as one of the best high school teams in the country.

Taylor competed on the travel team circuit with the Mac Irvin Fire."

http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=642:qits-a-great-fitq-buzz-williams-tony-benford-and-marquette-university-land-class-of-2012-chicago-simeon-star-steve-taylor&catid=34:recruiting