Jeffrey Taylor (January 1, 1960 – March 2020) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for three years at Texas Tech University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1982 NBA draft. Taylor played one season with the Rockets in the 1982-83 NBA season, and another with the Detroit Pistons in the 1986-87 NBA season.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1960 Blytheville, Arkansas |
| Died | March 2020 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hobbs (Hobbs, New Mexico) |
| College | Texas Tech (1978–1982) |
| NBA draft | 1982: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Number | 13, 35 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Houston Rockets |
| 1986–1987 | Detroit Pistons |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
After his NBA career ended, he continued playing in Europe, eventually settling in Sweden. His son, Jeffery played college ball at Vanderbilt,[2] and was selected in the 2012 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats.
Taylor's death was announced by Texas Tech on March 5, 2020. No exact death date was given. He was 60 years old.[3]
References
edit- ^ Svensson-Parenti, Simon (March 10, 2020). "Dolphins ikon Jeff Taylor är död – blev 60 år" (in Swedish). Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "Player Bio: Jeffery Taylor". Vanderbilt University Athletics. Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
- ^ Don, Williams (March 6, 2020). "Tech star Taylor dies at 60". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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