'09 IL PG/SG Diamond Taylor is a Badger! - Page 2

TroyD92 · #16 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 08:24 PM

Does Robert Wilson have the frame to move to the three, because even if Diamond grows another 3 or 4 inches he will be way to small to play the three.

Bernini · #17 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 08:32 PM

Robert Wilson is not exactly stout himself, but he's expected to be a 2/3 swingman. Small forwards are usually perimeter players so immense girth is not vital for that position. As long as he has the prerequisite lateral quickness, he should be fine. Quickness is much more important than strength.

Heavystarch · #18 (**permalink**) 03-08-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bernini

Robert Wilson is not exactly stout himself, but he's expected to be a 2/3 swingman. Small forwards are usually perimeter players so immense girth is not vital for that position. As long as he has the prerequisite lateral quickness, he should be fine. Quickness is much more important than strength.

Well said. The way it sounds Wilson has a quick first step and comes well of screens, so he should be a perfect fit. Guys like Durant, Ellington, Brewer, etc don't/didn't have a huge build, but like Bern said if he is quick and has good range he will fit in fine.

OnWisconsin07 · #19 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 09:26 AM

New ChicagoHoops.com rankings list Diamond Taylor at 3rd in IL. Not bad. Behind Brandon Paul and DJ Richardson.

Link:
Core 1 Training Presents The ChicagoHoops.com Top Illinois Class of 2009 Basketball Prospects

cportbucky · #20 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 10:38 PM

Scout has moved Taylor up to 4 stars and the #20 SG in the country.

TroyD92 · #21 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 01:36 AM

YouTube - College Bound with Diamond Taylor and...

A video where you see a bit of Diamond, mostly about the monster team that the Illinois Wolves have been the last 5 years I think he said 49 D1 players and 9 D2 players, that may be a huge pipeline down the road.

OnWisconsin07 · #22 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 04:13 PM

I don't know if this has been reported, but Diamond Taylor is transferring to Bolingbrook for his senior season of basketball. It is said that his father being the assistant coach at Bolingbrook and the closer proximity to home are the major factors.

Illinois Prep Bulls Eye

Jcwisco · #23 (**permalink**) 11-19-2008, 03:17 AM

Chicago suntimes story about D Taylor:

Bolingbrook adds a gem in Taylor :: REGIONAL SPORTS :: YourSeason

TroyD92 · #24 (**permalink**) 11-19-2008, 06:50 PM

Im more excited to here he put on 10lbs of muscle, If his body continues to develop we are going to be a very deep team next year.