Hey!! I'm gonna keep this page here for a while but I have updated it and moved it to a new site.. come look!!

www.groups.msn.com/tayshaunworld

Tayshaun Prince... Just a little over a year ago he wasn't near as famous as he is today but after he blew up in the 2003 NBA play offs he's practically a household name, LOL. Racking up points for the Pistons over this past season and doing big things in the play offs both of his two years, Tay deserves every ounce of fame he has! As my Spanish teacher (who toutered him at UK) puts it, Tay came from one of the WORST neighborhoods in America.. Compton, California... and made something of himself... Something great! Now winning an NBA Championship and making it big in the NBA, Tayshaun has something to be proud of. I've been a fan of his for years since I first saw him playing for UK. Tayshaun's my favorite basketball player! He is an acceptionally well-rounded player who has the moves, (not to mention the looks... if that counts for anything!) I got nothin but for love for this boy, and I decided to create him a lil fan page, he definintly deserves it... enjoy.

*Basic Info*

Full Name: Tayshaun Durell Prince

Age: 24

Born: 2/28/1980

Hometown: Compton, CA

Height: 6'9"

Weight: 215 lbs

Eye color: Brown

Hair: Black

Position: Guard-Forward

Family: Parents-Thomas and Dianne Prince. Siblings-Older brother Tommie Prince and sister Tisha Prince.

High School: Dominguez' (went to the 1997 California state championship)

College: U.K.- no.21 (named Most Valuable Player for the 2002 season at Kentucky's annual postseason awards banquet, held April 24)

Current Team: Detroit Pistons- no.22 (where he is blowing up in the NBA... known for being the "surprise rookie hero")

Strengths: Super long arms help him to make hard shots when going to the basket and once there he has no problems switching hands for the lay-up... His height allows him to shoot over most defenders. A very quick first step to the basket. He makes good free throws and sees the court well, making him very hard to double team... Good passer, can shoot a good 3 point shot and get hot in a hurry... Can consistantly make a 16 feet jumper.

Media Player of Prince:

http://www.sportsline.com/u/mp/1/mp.cgi?file=/u/audio/basketball/nba/2tp05083&mp=ram&brnd=spl&av=a&id=54&type=3

Go here also:

http://pistonsrule.proboards1.com

On Tuesday June 15th, 2004 the Detroit Pistons won the NBA Finals, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in a 4-1 series.. The game was won in Detroit at the Pistons' Palace of Auburn Hills. Chauncey Billups, #1 for the Pistons won Finals MVP. Tayshaun once said he would rather have a championship than League MVP, looks like he has his wish! Even Coach Larry Brown didn't predict the Pistons making it to the Finals, let alone winning a championship but this is a team with heart!!! WHOOO! Good job Pistons!

USA Basketball Notes:
Member of the 2000 USA World Championship for Young Men Qualifying Team that won the silver medal and qualified the United States for the 2001 FIBA World Championship for Young Men, averaged 4.6 ppg. and 2.4 rpg.

Collegiate Notes:
Named 2000 All-Southeastern Conference second team.
Earned 1999 Pre-Season NIT All-Tournament Team honors, scored 21 points in Kentucky's semifinal game against Maryland and 18 points in the championship game against Arizona.
Selected Southeastern Conference Player of the Week (1/10/00), recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds versus Georgia Tech and 17 points and five rebounds versus Vanderbilt.
Selected as Kentucky's Most Outstanding Player of the 1999-00 season.
Started all 32 games as a sophomore, led UK for scoring (13.3. ppg.) and ranked second for rebounds (6.0 rpg.).
Posted career highs of 28 points in the NCAA Tournament First Round victory over St. Bonaventure (3/16/00), 11 rebounds versus Arkansas (2/26/00) and six assists versus Arkansas (3/7/99).
As a freshman, played in all 37 games and started 11, averaged a team sixth best 5.8 ppg.
Earned Kentucky's Freshman Leadership Award.
Named Kentucky's Chevrolet Most Valuable Player of the Game after shooting a perfect 3-of-3 from the field and 4-of-4 from the line to finish with 12 points in Kentucky's 1999 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight loss to Michigan State (3/21/99).
Averaged 6.0 ppg. and 6.3 rpg. in the 1999 SEC Tournament to help Kentucky earn the 1999 SEC Tournament title.

High School Notes:
1998 Naismith High School Player of the Year finalist.
A 1999 McDonald's High School All-American, listing as the first McDonald's All-American from his high school.
Named 1998 Parade Magazine All-American second team.
Earned the George Yardley Award from the Los Angeles Times as the best player in Southern California.
Competed for Dominguez High School (Calif.), where he helped his squads to a 96-9 (91.4%) record during his three years (1996-98).
Helped lead his team to the 1997 California state championship, averaged 20.0 ppg., 10.0 rpg. and 5.0 apg.
A three-year member of Dominguez' honor roll, graduated with a 3.3 GPA.

-Wears a size 19 shoe!

-Tubby Smith said Prince was destined to be in the NBA and in his opinion, is the best player in the country. (I agree)

-His favorite drink is apple-juice

-He loves lasagna!

-He has a girl ;(

-His favorite movie is "Money Talks" and his favorite actor is Chris Tucker

-Tay is religious (a very good thing!)

-He quoted, "Even when I was on the bench, I always knew I could play, so my confidence didn't really get low. As I get more experience, I think that I can be a top player in this league"

-Coach Brown said, "There aren't many guys who can guard Tracy McGrady in one series and Allen Iverson in the next. What team wouldn't want to take advantage of a player like that?"

-Over the Pepsi summer league averaged over 19 points per game.

-Left Handed

-Second yr. in the NBA

Who is your favorite team? The Detroit Pistons Would you rather wear a suit or warm-ups? Warm-ups NBA Champion or the League MVP? CHAMPION

Who on your team can bench press the most? I dont know. Ben? What is yout favorite NBA city to visit? Miami What is your favorite athletic accomplishment? Being drafted in the NBA

Britney or Christina? CHRISTINA Michigan or Ohio State? Michigan Rachel, Monica or Phoebe? Monica

Ja Rule or 50 Cent? 50 Cent Fear Factor or Survivor Fear Factor Scarface or The Godfather? Scarface

Who was your childhood role model? MAGIC What is your favorite movie? Money Talks What is your favorite video game? NBA Live

Would you rather eat McDonald's, Wendys or Burger King? Wendys What is in your CD player right now? Chic Who is Barbie’s real boyfriend, Ken or G.I. Joe? G.I. JOE

Sports Illustrated or ESPN the Magazine? ESPN the Magazine What is your favorite Los Angeles restaurant? Roscoes Chicken and Waffles Would you rather play PlayStation or X-Box? PlayStation

U.K.

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