Willie Taylor is an American former basketball player. He played basketball at a high school in Byhalia, Mississippi.[1] Taylor played college basketball for the LeMoyne–Owen Magicians where he starred as a center from 1965 to 1969.[2] He averaged 18 points and 18 rebounds per game during his senior season.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mason, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | LeMoyne–Owen (1965–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Position | Center |
Taylor was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 28th overall pick in the 1969 NBA draft.[3] He was drafted at the recommendation of a 76ers scout who saw him play at the 1969 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament where he recorded 25 points and 22 rebounds in a game.[1] Taylor signed a one-year deal with the 76ers on June 30, 1969,[1] but never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
1969 NBA draft | |
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| First round | |
| Second round | |