Tyshawn Taylor entered Kansas as a consensus top-100 recruit out of legendary St Anthony's in Jersey City, NJ. He started 33 games his freshman season, still his high mark. He's played on the ball. He's played off the ball. He's even changed his jersey number from 15 to 10. It is his inconsistencies on and off the court that have marked his tenure. The only thing Taylor was consistent about was the impression he gave as a a player, which was that of a combo-guard who constantly seemed as if he was about to make a big leap forward. But he never did.
His tools are off the charts. He's 6'3 and faster than most guards he competes against. His top end speed is impressive, especially with the dribble. And he has the strength and lateral quickness to be an elite defender. The problem is that his development was slow. His game didn't really improve in bursts. His decision making didn't get noticeably better. So the great wildcard in the Jayhawks se...
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