Yancey Taylor learned the game of basketball at a young age.

He honed his skills and his ability to play basketball served him very well in his life.

In high school, he became Ringgold’s all-time leading scorer.

In college, he led the Indiana University of Pennsylvania to the top of the heap in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and into the NCAA Division II playoffs, and later into the IUP Hall of Fame.

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YANCEY TAYLOR

  • CLASS

    1995

  • INDUCTION

    2013

  • SPORT(S)

    Men’s Basketball

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A four-year letterman, Taylor was one of the more notable players to step onto the hardwood at IUP.
A dominate scorer during his four years, Taylor ranks 17th on the all-time scoring list with 1,257 points. Taylor ranks third in free throws made (424), fifth in free throw attempts (578), and fourth in assists (406).
To add to the list of personal accolades, Taylor was a three-time first-team All-PSAC West pick, including the conference’s  Player of the Year award in 1994. He was named a second-team NABC All-American in 1994 and 1995 and was a part of a PSAC championship team, two East regional champion teams, and an NCAA semifinal team during his career.
Taylor graduated in 1995 and is currently In Rostraver, Pa. H

After college, he played professionally overseas for eight years, where he was a star.

Now that his playing career is over, the Donora resident and sports consultant wants to give as many kids as he can the possibility to not only play but succeed in the sport he loves so much.

Thanks to the help of some key volunteers, interested political leaders, and some successful friends who also were born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania, Taylor will be launching the We Care For Kids Sports Summer Basketball League.