Tyshawn Taylor: Draft Profile

Tyshawn Taylor is one of the most athletic guards in college hoops. He might not be able to put up as much assists as some other point guards but this guy can score the basketball and speed up the tempo when he pleases. Over this season, Taylor has averaged 17.3 points per game and 4.8 assists per game. During this entire season he has had 12 games where he has scored at least 20 points and has had 19 games with at least 5 assists. Tyshawn Taylor was one of the reasons for Kansa's sucess in the tournament. He was able to score 22 points in the Jayhawk's big win over the Tar Heels of North Carolina. Taylor had 19 points in the national championship game but it was not enough. Throughout the season he has been a guy they could rely on from the perimeter. He is prejected to go in the late second round to the San Antonio Spurs. I believe that Taylor deserves a better draft possition that late second round. My prediction is that Taylor will be drafted in the mid- early second round to the Portland Trail Blazers who desperatly need at guard. He is in great shape and if he increases his speed and passing a little bit more, I think he will be able to compete with guards around the league. Kansas made it to the finals this year and having Tyshawn Taylor run the point for them was a huge reason why they did so well.

Tyshawn Taylor, guard for Kansas