the Spartans’ all-around guard who once ran the Big Ten
In the 2001-02 season, Marcus Taylor was a true do-everything engine for Michigan State, leading the Big Ten in both scoring (17.7 ppg in conference play) and assists (5.0 apg), a rare combo that made him one of the league’s toughest covers[9]. He also flashed big-game shot-making, including back-to-back 30-point outings, and played heavy minutes for Tom Izzo, which says a lot about his trust and competitive edge[9]. If you want a guard who can create, carry, and control tempo, this is your guy—but his pro career was shortened by a foot injury, so durability was part of his story too[10].
