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Notre Dame Hoops Signee Named First Team All-State

Notre Dame 2020 hoops signee Elijah Taylor was named a Pennsylvania first-team All-State player

Bryan Driskell

Notre Dame 2020 hoops signee Elijah Taylor capped his high school career by earning first-team Class 4A all-state honors. 

Taylor led Philadelphia (Pa.) Imhotep Charter to a 21-7 record and a trip to the state quarterfinals before the tournament was canceled after the COVID-19 panic began.

Taylor was the first player to commit to Notre Dame in the 2020 recruiting class. The Fighting Irish staff needed to add length and size to the roster, and the 6-8 forward certainly brings that. 

Taylor is a high-motor player that gives tremendous effort on both ends of the court. He can get points from set plays and coming off screens, and he can do damage by running the floor, attacking the basket and getting on the glass. His ability to make an impact on the offensive end without needing the ball run through him will fit well next season.

Taylor's hustle and defensive prowess will be needed on the 2020-21 Irish roster. Notre Dame is very guard heavy, so Taylor and fellow 2020 signee Matt Zona of Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic will have a chance to get on the court right away, something freshmen don't often do at Notre Dame.

The left-handed big-man has impressive length and shows the foot quickness and instincts to thrive on defense. He's an athletic and strong young athlete, which only adds to his opportunity to earn early playing time.

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Bryan Driskell
BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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