Lucas Taylor signs with Finnish team Tapiolan Honka after Syracuse stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Lucas Taylor, a former Syracuse basketball player, will continue his professional career with Tapiolan Honka in Finland for the upcoming season. Taylor, who played one season with Syracuse, averaged six points and 2.4 assists per game in 30 appearances. Prior to Syracuse, he spent two seasons at Wake Forest and one at Georgia State. This marks his second consecutive season playing in Europe, after averaging 12.0 points and 2.9 rebounds while with KK Radnicki Gorazde in Bosnia. Other former Syracuse players have also recently found overseas opportunities, including Elijah Hughes and Nate Kingz.
- •Lucas Taylor played one season at Syracuse, averaging six points per game.
- •Taylor joins Tapiolan Honka after playing in Bosnia last season.
- •Syracuse has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2021.
- •Former SU players Elijah Hughes and Nate Kingz also secured overseas contracts this summer.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Another Former Syracuse Basketball Player Finds Overseas Pro Home
"After playing one year in Central New York, Lucas Taylor is headed to Europe.
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