St. John's University Athletics
Men's Basketball
Taylor, Brendyn
Brendyn Taylor
- Title:
- Graduate Assistant
Brendyn Taylor is in his second season as a graduate assistant for the St. John’s men’s basketball program in 2022-23.
Taylor brings a wealth of basketball experience to his position on the Red Storm staff. One of the top-rated recruits in the state of California following a standout career at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, Taylor played two seasons and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California before moving on to Santa Clara University as a graduate transfer. After playing in 24 games at Santa Clara, Taylor helped lead Bushnell University under Oregon legend Luke Jackson to a Cascade Collegiate Conference title and a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NAIA National Basketball Tournament.
After finishing his collegiate career at Bushnell, Taylor undertook a brief professional playing career in Germany for Baunach Young Pikes. Upon returning to the States, Taylor began his coaching career at Burbank’s Providence High School under Head Coach Brandon Lincoln, helping the team achieve a cumulative record of 75-25 in three seasons.
Taylor is the son of Brian Taylor, a second round NBA draft pick and the 1973 ABA Rookie of the Year out of Princeton who enjoyed a 10-year career in the NBA and ABA. His brother, Bryce Taylor, played four seasons at Oregon before embarking on a decade-long professional career in Europe.
Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from USC in 2015. He is pursuing a graduate degree in sport management.
Taylor brings a wealth of basketball experience to his position on the Red Storm staff. One of the top-rated recruits in the state of California following a standout career at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, Taylor played two seasons and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California before moving on to Santa Clara University as a graduate transfer. After playing in 24 games at Santa Clara, Taylor helped lead Bushnell University under Oregon legend Luke Jackson to a Cascade Collegiate Conference title and a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NAIA National Basketball Tournament.
After finishing his collegiate career at Bushnell, Taylor undertook a brief professional playing career in Germany for Baunach Young Pikes. Upon returning to the States, Taylor began his coaching career at Burbank’s Providence High School under Head Coach Brandon Lincoln, helping the team achieve a cumulative record of 75-25 in three seasons.
Taylor is the son of Brian Taylor, a second round NBA draft pick and the 1973 ABA Rookie of the Year out of Princeton who enjoyed a 10-year career in the NBA and ABA. His brother, Bryce Taylor, played four seasons at Oregon before embarking on a decade-long professional career in Europe.
Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from USC in 2015. He is pursuing a graduate degree in sport management.
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