Henderson State University Athletics

COACH O ON TAYLOR: “Joycelyn is probably our most improved player from a year ago. She has improved her athleticism and focused on being a more physical presence around the basket.”

2010-11: Played in 16 games and averaged 3.6 points per game . . . Scored a career high 8 points against Harding and Southern Arkansas . . . Had seven rebounds in a game against Arkansas Tech.

COLLEGE: Transfers from Division I Texas A&M-Corpus Christi . . . Saw limited action, playing in 12 games during her freshman campaign . . . Logged 41 minutes on the season . . . Pulled down 11 rebounds while scoring 12 points on the year.

PREP: Averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds per game at Langham Creek High School . . . Named team MVP and was a first-team All-District 16-5A selection as a senior . . . Earned Second-team all-district as a sophomore and honorable mention as a freshman and junior.

PERSONAL: Born June 26, 1989 . . . Daughter of Marian and James Taylor . . . Has a younger brother, James, Jr. . . . Enjoys shopping . . . Favorite professional team is the Los Angeles Lakers . . . Major in nursing.