Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Neubauer on Filipek:
“Taylor was our best post defender last year. He also became our best rebounder by the end of the year. Taylor does the intangible things that are important to winning. We need him to continue to develop and build on his strengths.”

Freshman (2010-11):
Saw action in 28 games with three starts … ranked fourth on the team with 21 offensive rebounds … made first collegiate start on Dec. 18 at Austin Peay … led EKU with a personal-high nine rebounds in the OVC tournament game against Southeast Missouri … posted at least five rebounds in four other games … scored a season-best five points at Minnesota on Dec. 11 … chipped in with a point in 10 other contests.

High School:
Averaged 20 ppg, 9 rpg and 5 apg as a senior at Willmar … posted 16 ppg as a junior … earned all-state and All-AVCA honors … invited to play in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association all-star game … also starred as a football player for the Cardinals where he led the area in both receptions and interceptions in 2009 … his high school is in the same league as former Colonel Justin Stommes, who played at Rocori High.