Taylor Hendricks

Not to be confused with Taeler Hendrix.

Taylor Hendricks
Hendricks with the Jazz in 2026
No. 22 – Memphis Grizzlies
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2003-11-22) November 22, 2003
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeUCF (2022–2023)
NBA draft2023: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Drafted byUtah Jazz
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2026Utah Jazz
2023–2025→Salt Lake City Stars
2026–presentMemphis Grizzlies
Career highlights
  • Second-team All-AAC (2023)
  • AAC All-Freshman Team (2023)
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Taylor Thomas Hendricks (born November 22, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UCF Knights. As a freshman, he was a Second-team All-AAC and AAC All-Freshman Team selection. He was a three-time Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSSA) champion.

Early life

Hendricks grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and initially attended NSU University School.[1] The 2018–19 University team with, which included Vernon Carey Jr., Scottie Barnes, Jace and Jett Howard, successfully defended its FHSSA Class 5A State championship with a victory over Andrew Jackson High School, despite Carey being sidelined for the championship game.[2][3] He transferred to Calvary Christian Academy after his sophomore year.[4] Hendricks averaged 14.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game during his junior season while Calvary Christian won the Florida 3A state championship. As a senior, he was named the Broward County Player of the Year after averaging 15.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game as Calvary Christian repeated as state champions.[5] Hendricks was rated a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for UCF over offers from the likes of Florida, Florida State, Miami (Florida), LSU, Memphis, and Iowa State.[6][7] His commitment made him the highest-ranked recruit in UCF history.[8]

College career

Hendricks entering his freshman season at UCF was not seen as an NBA prospect. He started as the Knights' starting power forward.[9] On November 8, 2022, he opened the season with a 23-point, 2-steal and 3-block effort against UNC Asheville.[10] He was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Rookie of the Week for a conference record four consecutive weeks (November 21 through December 12).[11][12] The only other player to win the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week award three weeks in a row was Austin Nichols.[13] When Hendricks won his sixth American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week on January 16, 2023, he tied Jalen Duren, Precious Achiuwa and Dedric Lawson for the conference single-season record.[14][15] On February 6, Jarace Walker won his sixth AAC Rookie of the Week award, tying the group.[16][17] Hendricks won for a seventh (February 13),[18][19] eighth (February 27),[20] and ninth time (March 6)[21][22] to move ahead of the pack and up his career-high to 25 points on February 26 against the Tulsa.[23] Hendricks was named to the All-AAC 2nd team and the All-Freshman team.[24] Following the end of the season he entered the 2023 NBA draft and signed with an agent, forgoing the remainder of his college eligibility.[25]

Professional career

The Utah Jazz selected Hendricks with the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.[26] Hendricks became the highest NBA draft pick, the first lottery pick, and the first one-and-done player in UCF history.[27] Hendricks scored a career-high 12 points against the Sacramento Kings on December 16, 2023.[28] Hendricks made 40 appearances (23 starts) for the Jazz in his rookie campaign, averaging 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists.[29]

On October 28, 2024, Hendricks suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle in a game against the Dallas Mavericks.[30] The injury caused him to miss the remainder of the 2024–25 NBA season.[31] Hendricks made three starts for Utah prior to suffering the injury, logging averages of 4.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists.[32]

Hendricks made 33 appearances (six starts) for the Jazz during the 2025–26 NBA season, averaging 4.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists.[33]

On February 3, 2026, Hendricks, Kyle Anderson, Walter Clayton Jr., Georges Niang, and three first-round draft picks were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr.[34]

Personal life

Hendricks is the son of Danielle Hendricks. He has two brothers, Tyler, who plays at UVU and Jamal Jones.[35]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Utah 40 23 21.4 .450 .379 .793 4.6 .8 .7 .8 7.3
2024–25 Utah 3 3 25.0 .222 .250 .750 5.0 .7 1.7 1.3 4.7
2025–26 Utah 33 6 14.9 .453 .343 .719 3.0 .7 .4 .2 4.9
Career 76 32 18.7 .440 .360 .754 3.9 .8 .6 .6 6.2

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 UCF 34 34 34.7 .478 .394 .782 7.0 1.4 .9 1.7 15.1

References

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  4. ^ "Boys basketball preview: Stacked Calvary Christian seeks national stage (plus other teams to watch)". Sun-Sentinel. December 15, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
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