Saint Francis University Athletics

Eric Taylor left his mark on the hardwood as one of the most dominant players during his era in Saint Francis history. He continues to build on the Saint Francis men’s basketball tradition as an assistant coach for the Red Flash. Taylor posted 1,287 points and 967 rebounds in his career at Saint Francis, and he is one of five players to register at least 1,000 points and 950 rebounds in his Red Flash career. A three-time All-NEC performer, Taylor is one of two players to lead the team in rebounds all four years and one of three to lead the squad in scoring and rebounding in back-to-back seasons in the last 25 years. During Taylor’s senior season, he ranked second in NCAA Division I in rebounds per game (12.5) and 10th in total rebounds. During his senior year, he led the team in rebounding in 25 of the 27 games and registered a season-high 22 rebounds against Norfolk State in the second game of the year, while his career-high was 23 against LIU in his junior campaign. In addition, Taylor notched a career-best 30 points in a 66-57 win at Robert Morris in his junior season. After graduating from Saint Francis, Taylor had a tryout with the Boston Celtics and then played professionally overseas for 13 years, including stops in 11 countries. He was a part of two championship teams professionally, with Kansas City in the ABA in 2002 and Puerto Plata Marineros in the Dominican Republic in 2004.