Taylor Reese '15 Recruiting Profile

My name is Taylor Reese.  I am a senior at Stratford Academy.  I currently compete in basketball and track and field.  I have been a starting player in varsity basketball since my freshman year.  I started as a 5 player in middle school and on my AAU team, but I have become very versatile playing the 3 and 4 positions.

My AAU coach and teammates are amazing and very supportive.  My coach has inspired me over the years.  We have won several tournament championships, and I have earned tournament MVP on several occasions.  I am a great defensive player.  I use my 6’1 frame, speed and anticipation of ball movement to my advantage.  Some coaches say I play “above the rim”.  I am versatile in the post and on the wing.  I am naturally a lefty but was trained to play right handed.  I average 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals per game.  We had a successful high school season this year, and I am blessed to have an awesome high school team of coaches as well! I led my high school team to win the GISA AAA region championship!  We fell short, however in the GISA state championship game, but I plan to change that outcome my senior year.  I earned several athletic honors this year -- the Macon Telegraph All Middle Georgia First Team, All Bibb County Second Team, GISA All State and GISA All Region.  During my sophomore year, I was voted Player of the Year and Scholar Athlete by my high school coaches.

I also high jump and triple jump.  I am the GISA AAA state high jump champion, and I finished as runner up in the 2 AAA region high jump competition!

I plan to obtain a full academic or athletic scholarship and earn a college degree in History or Journalism.  My GPA is a 3.75, and I scored very well on the SAT.  I am a leader and a hard worker.  I am dedicated to basketball and my studies, and I plan to make a difference in the world someday.  Although I am undecided at this point, I have strong interest in becoming an attorney, professional basketball player or broadcast journalist.