The Athlete: Taylor returns to the floor for the Pride after a solid campaign a season ago…started 21 of the 27 games he played in as a sophomore…was third on the team in scoring (8.9 points per game)…led VUSC in triples made (46), and shot 72 percent from the free-throw line...came to Vanguard as a sophomore transfer from Fresno State University…spent two years at FSU, redshirting the first year…played in 2009-2010, seeing action in eight games…graduated from Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California in 2008 with a 3.95 GPA…decorated high school athlete, who averaged 23 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game…shot over 50 percent from the field and 46 percent from three…holds the school record for wins and scoring in a career…named all-conference three times, as well as first-time all-area…has been playing hoops for 15 years…also ran track and played football at CHS…can shoot the three, finish in the lane, or pull up for a midrange jumper…excellent physical tools defensively as well…smart, with an incredible work ethic…gym rat who desires to get better…the Lions are looking for another good season from Kelly as an upperclassman.

The Person: Taylor was born on January 11, 1990 in Torrance, California…parents are Michael Kelly and Karen MacDonald…has two brothers and a sister…nickname is "TK"…pursuing a degree in Kinesiology…loves eating at "Cheesecake Factory" and eating Chicken Alfredo…loves the movie "Wedding Crashers" and the TV show "Sportscenter"…roots for the NY Yankees…sports hero is Kevin Durant…favorite color is Blue and number is 23…likes the scripture found in Philippians 4:13…loves the quote "Excellence is a habit"…likes going to the beach, reading, and hanging out with friends…thinks love is the most important characteristic for a person to have…most respects his dad for always being there and for making him into the man he is today…has learned in life to let go and let God take control…hoops has taught him discipline, work ethic, and to be selfless…career goal is to become a college basketball coach.

His Thoughts: I love the community and people at Vanguard.

Coach Soliday's Comments: Taylor works as a hard as any player I have ever been around. He takes a lot of pride in being at his best all the time. His greatest strength is shooting the ball, but he is developing into an excellent player at both ends.