University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Spotlight - Deion Taylor
12/25/2014 | Men's Basketball
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| Class: | Junior |
| Position: | Forward |
| Height: | 6-7 |
| Hometown: | New Orleans, La. |
| Previous: | St. Augustine |
| Major(s): | Political Science |
| See Previous MBB Spotlights | |
Twice a month, we'll visit with a different Spider student-athlete in the Spider Spotlight.
A junior forward from Louisiana, Deion Taylor has been in the Spider starting lineup since the beginning of December. He amassed a career-high 10 rebounds against Wake Forest and is averaging 4.1 rebounds per game this season.
Meet Deion.…
Career aspirations: A career in political science and/or coachingThree words to describe yourself: Outgoing, dedicated, tall
Best or most memorable moment as a member of your Spider program (doesn't have to be on the field/court): Beating VCU in overtime
The best nickname on the team: Kendall - the little man
Strengths: Basketball IQ, athletic
Toughest opponents: Saint Louis
Working to improve: Ball handling, shooting
Best sports memory: Court storm after the win against VCU in my freshman year
Favorite meal: Japanese food
Favorite ice cream: Cookies 'n Cream
On your playlist: Juicy J, Shy Glizzy
Most embarrassing thing on your playlist: Taylor Swift
If you have one wish: Dribble like John Moran
What most people don't know about you: I love to dance
If you could go on any game show: Family Feud
Hidden talent: Card tricks
Dream car: Challenger
If you could travel anywhere in the world: Brazil
Favorite class: Spanish
Pets: Manny (standard poodle), Peanut (shih tzu), Lily (boxer)
Hero: T.J. Cline
Favorite childhood TV show: SpongeBob
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive: Beyonce
If you could have any superpower: Flying
