Already committed to Butler, Jayden Taylor has the look of a player wanting to take Perry Meridian to places they haven't been in quite awhile.  Even against Pike last night, it's the closest they have been to beating them since Bill Zych left Perry Meridian to coach Pike, and since Zych left for Pike, Perry Meridian has one sectional win--the first year after he left in 2010.  Perry Meridian hasn't won a sectional since that season.

A program that has Cleveland Cavalier rookie, Dylan Windler, as a recent alum, Taylor might still be their most talented player this century.  Big shoes to fill, especially how much Windler matured physically after high school, but Taylor will do well to get the Falcons deeper into March the next two seasons.

While his offense has improved, his best asset is probably defensively.  His combination of lateral quickness and strength at 6'4" pretty much means he can guard 1-5 at the high school level, and he works on that end of the floor.  He is excellent at anticipating a pass without gambling, and he's quick to recover if he doesn't make the play.  Finishing off possessions, Taylor will likely continue to lead them in rebounding as well.  

His shot mechanics look more fluid than in the summer, and reportedly, much more fluid than when he was a freshman.  That can be expected of most players, but the way he attacks the basket, an improved jump shot only enhances that ability.  He's a such physical player on offense, finishing through contact, not getting knocked off path heading to the basket.  

What can improve is his playmaking.  He draws a lot of attention, and just that one or two times he finds the next pass will make it tougher for teams to collapse toward him.  However, his motor might prompt him to take one more dribble, and it's natural he would feel compelled to finish.  

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