North Carolina Central University Athletics

Returning for his first full season after contributing after the holiday break, looking to crack the Eagles lineup in his final season.

As a Junior (2009-2010): 

Joined the Eagles roster midway through the 2009-10 season primarily to provide depth at point guard. Made his debut for the maroon and gray on Dec. 29 in his home town of High Point, N.C. against the Panthers and played 11 minutes recorded a block, a steal, and was 3-for-4 at the charity strip. On Jan. 15 against Tennessee Temple played 24 minutes and dished out four assists, two steals, and four rebounds. Highlight of the season came in his one minute of action against Savannah State on Feb. 6. After starting point guard Michael Glasker injured his ankle with a little more than a minute to go, Taylor came in and during a tight contest and recorded a steal, the game's final four points, and helped the Eagle secure the win 65-60 over the Tigers. In that contest Taylor went 2-for-2 from the free throw line. Following Glasker's injury, Taylor started the final four games and had 11 assists in that span where NCCU went 2-2 to end the season. Scored a season-high seven points in the final game of the 2010 season at Longwood. Racked up six assists in the Eagles second Division I win of the season against UMES (Feb. 10). Finished the season with 20 assists and 12 steals and averaged 1.4 points a contest.

Fullerton College (2008-2009): 

Transferred from Blinn College to Fullerton College. Prior to attending FC, was one of the Top 20 All-Star players in the JUCO Showcase in Las Vegas, along with being a player to look out for in the Kenn Littlefield Tournament in Atlanta, Ga. A vital member of 2008-2009 Orange Empire Conference Championship squad.

Blinn College (2007-2008): 

Ended the year as the starting point guard.

High School (Southwest Guilford): 

Played football, basketball, and baseball for the Cowboys, earning All-Conference, All-Area and was an All-State nominee for head coach Guy Shavers on the hardwood. Also was a McDonald's All-American nominee.

Personal: 

Paul Jackson Taylor is the son of Aaron and Linda Taylor, and was born on April 21, 1988 in Washington, D.C.