Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor
Sophomore guard Jachai Taylor was granted his release from the Murray State basketball team on Monday, opening up a third scholarship for the Racers heading into next season.
Taylor’s departure was announced by Murray State Head Coach Matt McMahon.
“Jachai Taylor has been granted a release from his scholarship at Murray State,” McMahon wrote in a statement. “I have really enjoyed coaching Jachai these past two years and we thank him for his contributions to our program. We wish Jachai the best moving forward as he pursues other opportunities.”
The 6-foot-7 guard appeared in 16 games, averaging 1.1 points per game this season and 3.0 PPG over his two-year career. Taylor thanked the program and fans for their support during his tenure with the team.
“My family and I would like to thank Murray State University for a great college experience,” Taylor wrote. “We thank Coach Matt [McMahon] and the rest of the coaching staff for a great year and making the tournament. I have learned a great deal while attending Murray State and we really appreciate this opportunity.”
“I have excelled in my academics and would like to thank all my professors that helped along the way,” he continued. “To all the Racer fans that enjoyed watching me on the court, thank you and keep up the support. I will continue to prosper as I continue my future endeavors.”
Taylor’s departure comes just a week after sophomore forward Jalen Dupree announced he would be transferring out of the program.
No players from the 2016-17 freshman class are left on the team. Dondre Griffin and Gilbert Thomas Jr., the other two player in that class with Taylor and Dupree, transferred after their first season in the program.
