Taylor Thomas Hendricks was born on November 22,2003 and is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association.
15 Facts About Taylor Hendricks
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Taylor Hendricks was a three-time Florida High School Athletic Association champion.
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Taylor Hendricks transferred to Calvary Christian Academy after his sophomore year.
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Taylor Hendricks averaged 14.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game during his junior season while Calvary Christian won the Florida 3A state championship.
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Taylor Hendricks was rated a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for UCF over offers from the likes of Florida, Florida State, Miami, LSU, Memphis, and Iowa State.
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Taylor Hendricks's commitment made him the highest-ranked recruit in UCF history.
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Taylor Hendricks entering his freshman season at UCF was not seen as an NBA prospect.
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Taylor Hendricks was named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for a conference record four consecutive weeks.
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When Taylor Hendricks won his sixth American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week on January 16,2023, he tied Jalen Duren, Precious Achiuwa and Dedric Lawson for the conference single-season record.
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Taylor Hendricks was named to the All-AAC 2nd team and the All-Freshman team.
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Taylor Hendricks became the highest NBA draft pick, the first lottery pick, and the first one-and-done player in UCF history.
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Taylor Hendricks scored a career high 12 points against the Sacramento Kings on December 16,2023.
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On October 28,2024, Taylor Hendricks suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle against the Dallas Mavericks.
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Taylor Hendricks is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
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Taylor Hendricks has two brothers, Tyler, who plays at UCF, and Jamal Jones.