That season he had another game where he scored over 100 points. After missing the remainder of the season, Taylor returned for the 2013-14 season, determined to have a successful career. Taylor was averaging 36.3 points at the time of his injury. His 2012-13 season was cut short due to an injury he suffered in his shooting arm. His performance quickly reached national attention, and pretty soon, everyone knew about Taylor. Taylor shot 52-of-108 from the field during the game, 27-of-71 from 3-point range, and 7-of-10 from the free-throw line. He scored 138 points, which set the NCAA record for most points by an individual player in a game. Grinnell took on Faith Baptist Bible College, a member of the NCCAA, and Taylor had a performance he will always remember. In November of 2012, Taylor made history. He transferred to Grinnell, a school known for its high-scoring offense.Īs soon as he joined the basketball team at Grinnell, he immediately made an impact. Taylor was not at UW La-Crosse for long as he transferred after his freshman season. During the 2011-12 season, he averaged seven points coming off the bench. Taylor did not play his freshman season as he was recovering from his knee injury. Jack Taylor became a star in college despite playing Division III basketball In April of 2010, Taylor decided to commit to the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse. He missed the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery. Taylor did not receive the Division I scholarship he was looking for, so he attended Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania after graduating from high school.ĭuring his time at Mercersburg, Taylor averaged 14 points and seven assists in nine games before he suffered a knee injury in January of 2010. Multiple colleges showed interest in Taylor, including Division I Columbia, Division II Augustana, and Division III Grinnell. He finished his career as the second-leading scorer in school history with 1,295 points. Taylor was a WBCA Division 2 first-team All-State selection and an AP honorable mention All-State. As a senior, Taylor averaged 20.4 points and 4.7 assists while shooting 42.3 percent from beyond the arc. RELATED: Vermont Senior Josh Speidel Scores First NCAA Basketball Points 5 Years After Brain Injuryĭuring Taylor’s high school career, he attended Black River Falls High School in Black River, Wisconsin.
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