Steve Taylor Senior Mix Tape

[Dawson Rental]

I'm thinking that Steve will somewhat follow the mold of Aaron Williams at Xavier, except with a stronger supporting cast and more NCAA success.  Hopefully, he's even better.

Williams, a member of the Xavier 1,000 Point Club, scored 1,073 points at XU (tied for 42nd in XU history), grabbed 713 rebounds (16th on XU's all-time list) and blocked 197 shots (second only to David West in XU history).

Williams, a First Team All-MCC selection, was a part of three NCAA Tournament teams and three Midwestern Collegiate Conference Championships during his four-year career. XU reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history in his freshman season of 1989-90 with Williams playing the role of one of the late-game heroes of that second round win over Georgetown. XU reached the second round in 1991 and 1993.

Williams, a 14-year NBA veteran, was undrafted after a college career at Xavier University, and played for the NBA's Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers. He also had brief stints in the CBA, Italy and Greece.

In 2000-01, as a member of the New Jersey Nets, Williams posted his best numbers as a pro, playing all 82 games while averaging 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

[strotty]

My thoughts (guesses) on Taylor are really just based off of what Buzz and Benford think of him, and his size and weight. I think Taylor's description (legit 6'8", tough rebounder, outside shooter, long defender) is exactly what Buzz means when he says "switchable." That's really why I think he is going to light up the Big East for as long as he is here. Not because of any breakdown of his game.

[forgetful]

Taylor has an opportunity to be great.  His ceiling is higher than players like Crowder and Lazar due to his athleticism and greater size.  The question will be whether he has the heart and fire of those two guys.  If he does, he likely could be gone in two years.  If not I still think he can have a career similar to Lazar just due to his athleticism/size.

[seakm4]

Maybe we can say; "Dark days" of big man recruiting.

Otule has been here so long i feel like he was on that 2006 team

[StillWarriors]

I'm thinking that Steve will somewhat follow the mold of Aaron Williams at Xavier, except with a stronger supporting cast and more NCAA success.  Hopefully, he's even better.

Williams, a member of the Xavier 1,000 Point Club, scored 1,073 points at XU (tied for 42nd in XU history), grabbed 713 rebounds (16th on XU's all-time list) and blocked 197 shots (second only to David West in XU history).

Williams, a First Team All-MCC selection, was a part of three NCAA Tournament teams and three Midwestern Collegiate Conference Championships during his four-year career. XU reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history in his freshman season of 1989-90 with Williams playing the role of one of the late-game heroes of that second round win over Georgetown. XU reached the second round in 1991 and 1993.

Williams, a 14-year NBA veteran, was undrafted after a college career at Xavier University, and played for the NBA's Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers. He also had brief stints in the CBA, Italy and Greece.

In 2000-01, as a member of the New Jersey Nets, Williams posted his best numbers as a pro, playing all 82 games while averaging 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

Taylor has a better outside game than Williams ever did. Williams was pretty explosive; Taylor should get there with training.

[LAMUfan]

he passes the eye test, i wonder if his girlfriend is hot... then we'll know for sure