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Kam Taylor shows potential for FSU basketball in preseason win over Auburn

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:42 PM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Kam Taylor shows potential for FSU basketball in preseason win over Auburn

Summary

Florida State men's basketball guard Kam Taylor demonstrated his athleticism in an 82-71 preseason victory against Auburn. Taylor scored 19 points and impressed with a dunk over 7-foot-1 center Bukky Oboye. Coach Luke Loucks believes Taylor has NBA potential but emphasizes the need for improvement in efficiency and rebounding. Taylor, who averaged 18.9 points per game last season at UNC Asheville, is expected to grow in key areas with the Seminoles. He will play at the Donald L. Tucker Center on October 24 in a preseason match against LSU before the regular season begins on November 2 against FAMU.

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By the Numbers

•Kam Taylor scored 19 points in preseason win against Auburn.
•He went 10-for-10 from the free-throw line and contributed four rebounds.
•Luke Loucks believes Taylor has NBA potential.
•FSU hosts LSU in preseason on October 24.
•Regular season opens for FSU on November 2 against FAMU.

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2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Loucks instills belief in FSU basketball star guard Kam Taylor

What they're saying

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Luck Loucks thinks FSU men's basketball guard Kam Taylor has 'NBA' potential as the transfer guard begins to unlock his potential in Tallahassee.
— Yahoo Sports

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