Taylor Kirkham (born January 19, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Ballers of the Junior Basketball Association (JBA). High school career Kirkham went to Oxnard High School for high school education in Oxnard, California. There, he played on the high school varsity basketball team, averaging 17 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals per game. He shined bright, leading the team to two undefeated league seasons and two playoffs. There, he had the honor of getting First Team All-League and First Team All-County twice. He was also voted Most Valuable Player and ended high school with a good basketball career. College career California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) college Moorpark College noticed his talent, and he made the Moorpark College Raiders men's basketball team. Notable games include 6 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in a win against Rio Hondo College and 20 points, 5 assists, 4 steals, 3 rebounds, and 1 block in a loss against There, he made an impact, averaging 8.2 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.6 rebounds, while shooting at 40.2% from the field goal, 41.4% from the 3-point line, and 60.9% from the free-throw line. Professional career Kirkham tried out for the Los Angeles Ballers and made the squad. Kirkham made his professional JBA debut on June 23, 2018, recording 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in a 134-124 win over the New York Ballers. It was announced that he would leave the Los Angeles Ballers to go to the New York Ballers the same year of making the Los Angeles Ballers squad. This decision was to make room for Liangelo Ball , a three-star recruit and brother of five-star recruit LaMelo Ball and brother of National Basketball Association player Lonzo Ball. He is awaited to play a JBA game for the New York Ballers.
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