Taurean Prince (born August 22, 1994), native of San Antonio, Texas, USA, is an American professional basketball player who serves as a forward. Template: Kent Bazemore/DeMarre Carroll.
Location: F (No. 12)
Height: 2.01 meters / 6 feet 7
Weight: 99 kg/218 lbs
Birthday: 1994-03-22
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
School: Baylor University
Draft: 12th pick in the first round of 2016
Nationality: American
In the 2015-16 season at Baylor University in college, Taurean Prince played 34 games and averaged 15.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
The 12th pick in the 2016 NBA draft was selected by the Utah Jazz. His rights were later traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal on July 7, with whom he signed his rookie contract on July 15, 2016. The first leg of his NBA career was as the starting small forward of the Eagles. Due to injuries, he only played 55 games. He averaged 28.2 minutes per game, scored 13.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. This style is tough and dare to play. Fighting lad. With a height of 2.03 meters, a wingspan of 2.12 meters, a weight of 100 kilograms, and a standard striker figure, but a weight of 100 kilograms allows him to defend against the No. 4 position. With his flexible feet, he can even chase down the opponent’s defender , can roughly defend from the 2nd position to the 4th position. His awareness of passing routes and defensive positioning is very good. Prince has the potential to become the best 3D.