Five things to know about FSU transfer Kameron Taylor

What separates Taylor from the typical mid-major scorer is the combination of size, frame, and positional versatility he brings. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 185 pounds, Taylor profiles as a true wing who can credibly guard multiple positions — a trait Loucks has repeatedly emphasized as a roster-building priority.

He shot 52.9 percent on two-point attempts and drew 7.0 free-throw attempts per game, reflecting a physical attacking style that generates easy paint touches and keeps defenses honest.

2. His Sophomore Breakout Was One of the Big South's Best

The leap Taylor made from his freshman to sophomore season was one of the more dramatic individual jumps in the conference this year. As a freshman, Taylor came off the bench as a consistent sixth man, averaging 8.9 points and 4.2 rebounds and earning Big South All-Freshman Team honors.

His sophomore campaign was an entirely different story — Taylor became the team's leading scorer at 18.9 points per game, earning first-team Big South All-Conference honors while shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 28.1 percent from beyond the arc. He finished the season with a Player Efficiency Rating of 19.8 across 32 games and 30 starts.

1. He Was Lightly Recruited Out of High School — Then Exploded

Taylor's path to becoming one of the most coveted wings in the transfer portal is not the typical blue-chip story. Despite his obvious physical tools, just four programs — UNCG, Chicago State, Radford, and Chattanooga — were willing to extend an offer during his grassroots circuit evaluation period before he transferred to Carmel Christian School in Matthews, N.C.

The decision to move schools paid off immediately. In his final prep season at Carmel Christian in 2023-24, Taylor averaged 24.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, commanding attention on the back end of his recruitment. He was named MVP of the North Carolina Private School All-Star game, earned 4A All-State recognition, and was named to the All-Observer First Team.

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