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University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women’s basketball head coach Randy Norton announced the signing of forward Samari Taylor on Saturday. “We are thrilled to welcome Samari to the Blazer family,” Norton said. “At 6-3, she brings size, athleticism, and a relentless motor to our frontcourt. Samari is a dominant rebounder, runs the floor with purpose, and gives us […]
“We are thrilled to welcome Samari to the Blazer family,” Norton said. “At 6-3, she brings size, athleticism, and a relentless motor to our frontcourt. Samari is a dominant rebounder, runs the floor with purpose, and gives us a strong defensive presence inside. Beyond her physical tools, she’s an incredible teammate and a winner. She fits our culture perfectly, and we’re excited for the impact she’ll make at UAB.”
The 6-3 forward spent two seasons at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. During her freshman season she saw action in 34 games and started in 14. Taylor averaged 3.1 points per game while shooting 47.3 percent from the field. She also recorded 3.3 rebounds per game.
Last season Taylor played in 32 games while making 16 starts. The Louisville, Kentucky native averaged 4.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Taylor had a 51.2 shooting percentage from the field as a sophomore.
For her JUCO career, Taylor averaged 3.9 points, 3.7 rebounds per game and shot 49.5 percent in field goal range. She played in 66 games and started in 30 while tallying 256 points and 246 rebounds.
Taylor joins Jordan Rosier, Monae Duffy and Britiya Curtis as the fourth portal signee for the 2025-26 class and joins freshmen signees Ashlyn Howard, Mari Miller, Sofia Munoz and Peyton Musial.
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