Temple women’s basketball signs Texas point guard to 2023 recruiting class
The 5-foot-6 Tristen Taylor, adds depth to a position that returns Aleah Nelson and Tarriyonna Gary to Diane Richardson's roster.
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Temple signed Duncanville (Texas) High School point guard Tristen Taylor to its 2023 recruiting class on Tuesday morning.
Taylor is the third recruit the Owls have signed under head coach Diane Richardson.
”We are delighted to bring in freshman guard Tristen Taylor,” Richardson said in a statement. “Tristen brings a tenacity on defense and a high basketball IQ. Her passing ability creates havoc for opponents. Tristen will be an asset for the Temple program for the next four years.”
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Taylor announced her verbal commitment on Jan. 23. The 5-foot-6 guard adds depth to a position that returns Aleah Nelson and Tarriyonna Gary.
Taylor contributed to Duncanville’s 13-0 district record in 2023 before its season was cut short by the school district.
Duncanville has produced two WNBA products. Ariel Atkins, who is a two-time All-Star for the Washington Mystics, graduated from Duncanville in 2014 and played at the University of Texas. Tiffany Jackson, who died of cancer last year, was selected fifth by the New York Liberty in 2007.
Thank you to all the colleges that recruited me!! I’m going to PHILLY!!❤️ #GoOwls @templewbb pic.twitter.com/Ta7D19Qfyh
— Tristen Taylor (@HooperTristen11) January 23, 2023
Duncanville has won 11 state championships in program history and was ranked No. 19 nationally by MaxPreps in 2021-22.
In other Owls news, Vanderbilt transfer Demi Washington officially signed with Temple on Tuesday.