Taylor Hendricks

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Taylor Hendricks
No. 0–Utah Jazz
Position Power forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2003-11-22) November 22, 2003 (age 20)
Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
College UCF (2022–2023)
NBA draft 2023: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–present Utah Jazz
2023–2024 →Salt Lake City Stars
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-AAC (2023)
  • AAC All-Freshman Team (2023)
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Taylor Thomas Hendricks (born November 22, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UCF Knights. As a freshman, he was a Second-team All-AAC and AAC All-Freshman Team selection. He was a three-time Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSSA) champion.

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Early life and high school career

Hendricks grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and initially attended NSU University School. [1] The 2018–19 University team with, which included Vernon Carey Jr., Scottie Barnes, Jace and Jett Howard, successfully defended its FHSSA Class 5A State championship with a victory over Andrew Jackson High School, despite Carey being sidelined for the championship game. [2] [3] He transferred to Calvary Christian Academy after his sophomore year. [4] Hendricks averaged 14.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game during his junior season while Calvary Christian won the Florida 3A state championship. As a senior, he was named the Broward County Player of the Year after averaging 15.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game as Calvary Christian repeated as state champions. [5] Hendricks was rated a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for UCF over offers from the likes of Florida, Florida State, Miami (Florida), LSU, Memphis, and Iowa State. [6] [7] His commitment made him the highest-ranked recruit in UCF history. [8]

College career

Hendricks entering his freshman season at UCF was not seen as an NBA prospect. He started as the Knights' starting power forward. [9] On November 8, 2022, he opened the season with a 23-point, 2-steal and 3-block effort against UNC Asheville. [10] He was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Rookie of the Week for a conference record four consecutive weeks (November 21 through December 12). [11] [12] The only other player to win the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week award three weeks in a row was Austin Nichols. [13] When Hendricks won his sixth American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week on January 16, 2023, he tied Jalen Duren, Precious Achiuwa and Dedric Lawson for the conference single-season record. [14] [15] On February 6, Jarace Walker won his sixth AAC Rookie of the Week award, tying the group. [16] [17] Hendricks won for a seventh (February 13), [18] [19] eighth (February 27), [20] and ninth time (March 6) [21] [22] to move ahead of the pack and up his career-high to 25 points on February 26 against the Tulsa. [23] Hendricks was named to the All-AAC 2nd team and the All-Freshman team. [24] Following the end of the season he entered the 2023 NBA draft and signed with an agent, forgoing the remainder of his college eligibility. [25]

Professional career

Utah Jazz (2023–present)

The Utah Jazz selected Hendricks with the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. [26] Hendricks became the highest NBA draft pick, the first lottery pick, and the first one-and-done player in UCF history. [27] Taylor Hendricks scored a career high 12 points against the Sacramento Kings on December 16, 2023. [28]

On October 28, 2024, Hendricks suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle against the Dallas Mavericks. [29] He is expected to miss the remainder of the season. [30]

Personal life

Hendricks is the son of Danielle Hendricks. He has two brothers, Tyler, who also plays at UCF, and Jamal Jones. [31]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 Utah 402321.4.450.379.7934.6.8.7.87.3
Career402321.4.450.379.7934.6.8.7.87.3

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 UCF 343434.7.478.394.7827.01.4.91.715.1

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