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Five things to know about FSU transfer Kameron Taylor

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Florida State landed one of the most productive scorers in the transfer portal with Kameron Taylor. Get to know the wing.

When Luke Loucks and his staff began mapping out their most consequential transfer portal cycle since arriving in Tallahassee, landing a wing scorer capable of competing at the ACC level from Day 1 sat near the very top of the priority list. Loucks needed a proven, high-volume scorer who could anchor the backcourt and wing rotation heading into his second season, and he found exactly that in UNC Asheville's Kameron Taylor. Taylor didn't arrive quietly; he received interest from several other high-major programs before committing to the Seminoles.

Before he suits up in garnet and gold, here are five things every Seminoles fan should know about the program's exciting new addition. 5. His Shot Selection Is the One Area with Room to Grow Taylor arrives in Tallahassee as one of the most productive scorers available in this portal cycle, but evaluators and analysts have consistently pointed to shot selection as the area where his game has the most room to develop.

Across two seasons at UNC Asheville, Taylor has shot just 26 percent from three-point range, with only a marginal improvement as a sophomore when he connected on 39 threes on 139 attempts. Recruiting analysts who tracked him entering the portal noted that while his athleticism is elite, his ability to score in bursts is undeniable. His shot selection could stand to improve at the next level.

He can fill it up when engaged, but consistency of decision-making will be the determining factor in how quickly he makes an impact in the ACC. 4. He Fended Off Power Conference Programs to Choose FSU Taylor's commitment to Florida State was not handed to the Seminoles.