NSR Female AOD: Taylor Yarborough, 5’9″ ’14 guard/forward, from Nation Ford High, South Carolina, with a 4.2 GPA

In her essay to college coaches, our Female Athlete of the Day, Taylor Yarborough, says, “I am passinate about the game and strive to improve my skills. I listen to my coaches and always have a winning attitude. Some of my strengths are my knowledge of the game, court awareness, aggressiveness and defense. I’m a team player and have the flexibility to play multiple positions. My position is shooting guard, but I also play small forward and at times point guard. Some areas I’m working on to improve are shooting, strength and speed.  My goal is to be a student athlete in college. I plan to go to college and earn a degree which leads to a fulfilling career and play basketball.”  She is a superb student as well, having posted a very impressive 4.187 GPA at Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, South Carolina.  Her NSR scout is Mike Ostler.  He speaks volumes of her well-roundedness in his scouting report when he says, “Passionate is how I’d describe Taylor.  She is a coaches dream player.  Her basketball acumen is exemplary.  The game slows down for her.  She has an uncanny ability to hit the open man, drive the lane and finish.  Shooting the 3 and playing defense are her strong suits, but giving 100% all the time is her hallmark.  Taylor typically plays the 2 or 3 position and constantly works hard at improving her ball handling in the event that she is called upon to play point, which she often does.  Taylor is focusing hard on becoming the best she can be in all facets of her game.  Get a good look at Taylor, you’re gonna like what you see for 2014.”