| No. 11 – Virtus Bologna | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | LBA EuroLeague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1994-01-08)January 8, 1994 (age 31) West Hollywood,California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Listed weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pacific Hills (West Hollywood, California) |
| College | Utah (2012–2016) |
| NBA draft | 2016:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | Alba Fehérvár |
| 2017–2018 | Steaua București |
| 2018–2019 | Bergamo Basket |
| 2019–2020 | Le Mans |
| 2020–2021 | Pallacanestro Reggiana |
| 2021–2022 | BCM Graveniles |
| 2022–2023 | Ningbo Rockets |
| 2023–2024 | Manresa |
| 2024–2025 | Coruña |
| 2025–present | Virtus Bologna |
| Career highlights | |
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Brandon Charles Malik Taylor (born January 8, 1994) is an American professionalbasketball player forVirtus Bologna of theLega Basket Serie A (LBA) and theEuroLeague.[1][2] He played college basketball forUtah.[3]
Taylor grew up inWest Hollywood and attendedPacific Hills High School, where he quickly made a name for himself as a talented young point guard. From 2012 to 2016, Taylor played college basketball for theUtah Utes in theNCAA, establishing himself as a key leader and reliable playmaker for the team throughout his four-year collegiate career.
After going undrafted in the2016 NBA Draft, Taylor launched his professional career overseas, signing withAlba Fehérvár inHungary, where he captured a national championship in his rookie season. Over the following years, he built a diverse and accomplished career across Europe and Asia, playing forSteaua București (Romania), Bergamo Basket (Italy),Le Mans Sarthe (France), and returning to Italy withPallacanestro Reggiana. His journey continued with stints atBCM Graveniles (Belgium), theNingbo Rockets (China),Bàsquet Manresa andBásquet Coruña, both inSpain.
In May 2025, Taylor signed with Italian powerhouseVirtus Bologna, bringing his veteran leadership, quickness, and scoring ability to the team.[4] Virtus eliminatedReyer Venezia 3–2 and their arch-rivalOlimpia Milano 3–1, reaching their fifth finals in a row. They then defeatedPallacanestro Brescia 3–0, claiming the Italian championship title for the 17th time.[5][6] For Taylor this was the firstscudetto of his career. On 26 June, he renewed his contract with Virtus for the following season.[7]