Hawk Item -- Transferred to Iowa after playing as a freshman and sophomore at Johnson County Community College.

2004 Fall – Compiled a record of 4-5 in singles play… was second on the team in singles matches (9) played… competed in the qualifying rounds of the Big Ten Singles Championships… teamed with Kyle Markham to boast  a record of 6-4 in doubles competition… advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA Regionals before getting beat by the No. 1 seeded duo who were nationally ranked.

Previous School – Ranked seventh nationally in doubles… during 2003 season had a record of 20-4 in singles and 19-3 in doubles… During 2003 campaign compiled a record 17-6 in singles play and 20-3 in doubles… set records for doubles wins in a season (20), singles wins in a season (20), most career singles wins (37) and most career doubles wins (39)… was a teammate of Hawkeye Kyle Markham.

High School – A two-time state-champion in doubles play in his sophomore and senior years…  placed third in singles play at state as a junior… finished sixth in doubles action at state as a freshman…  His team won the state championship his sophomore season… a four-time conference champion… member of the National Honor Society and academic honor roll… high school coach was Bryant McKee.

Personal – Born 9/19/83… parents are Kent and Cindy Taylor… has an older sister Brooke… business major.