Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Neubauer on Taylor:
“Josh is an important shooter and player in our system. This fall, he has shown great senior leadership.”

Junior (2008-09):
Played in every game while starting the final 23 contests … finished second on the team in scoring (10.9 ppg), three-pointers made (54) and blocks (11) … made a three-pointer in 24-of-31 games … tallied a game- and career-high 26 points in the OVC tournament at Morehead State on March 3 … netted 6-of-10 (60 percent) three-pointers against the Eagles … made at least four three-pointers in three other games … led EKU with 16 points in the win at Ball State on Dec. 13 … was one rebound shy of a double-double against IU Northwest on Dec. 22 (18 points, nine rebounds) … recorded 21 points on 58.3 percent shooting at Jacksonville State on Feb. 7.

Sophomore (2007-08):
Saw action in every game … earned the starting nod in 14 of the final 15 contests … finished third on the team in three-pointers made (39) and three-point percentage (38.2) … netted five trifectas on the way to a season-high 17 points at Austin Peay on Dec. 22 … posted double-figure points in three other games … totaled 13 points on 71.4 percent shooting in the win over Ball State on Feb. 23 … needed one more point and rebound for a double-double at Eastern Illinois on Jan. 12.

Freshman (2006-07):
Played in all 33 games … made the game-winning shot with 2.9 seconds left in the OVC tournament championship game, his only bucket of the game … tallied a season-high 12 points on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting versus UT Martin on Jan. 29 … went 3-for-4 from behind the arc in the win at James Madison on Nov. 28 … finished with six points and a season-best three assists at Youngstown State on Feb. 17 … played at least 10 minutes in seven of the final eight games … hauled in six rebounds in the win over Kenyon on Nov. 20.

High School:
A four-year starter at Brentwood under head coach Dave Mizlan … Brentwood’s all-time leading scorer … a three-time team MVP … a first-team W.P.I.A.L. selection … earned all-section honors three times … MVP of his section as a senior … averaged 19 points and 12 rebounds … also played on the very successful Pittsburgh JOTS AAU basketball club.