Hyman Taylor has been a perimeter player for most of his life, only recently seeing both his game and physical stature take on a different role. That change was a rather unusual one, but Taylor is adapting to his evolved status.

“I was about 5’9”, maybe 6’0” tall just a year or so ago and then I grew to 6’8” by this summer,” Taylor told TechSideline.com, explaining his rather substantial growth spurt. ”Then over the summer, I grew again to 6’9” and that’s where I am now.”

Last season as a junior at Cardinal Gibbons HS in Ft. Lauderdale FL, Taylor, who weighs about 210, averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks, so his game has seemingly adapted to his new digs inside.

“I guess it has been both good and bad. I have better stamina now, I am bigger and better than before in the post and I think it will help me get a scholarship,” Taylor said, explaining how the growth spurt has affected his game. “The bad outcome is that I am no longer a guard.”

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