< PreviousSYDNEY TAYLOR 5-9 | Guard | Graduate Student | Long Island, N.Y. (UMass)gocards.com n University of Louisville 49 LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL #1 Sydney Taylor Louisville - Summer (2023): n Named GLOBL JAM MVP after hiting the game-winning three in the gold medal game against Canada n Selected by USA Basketball for the 3x3 U23 Nations League Team that competed at multiple stops including Chile and Quebec. n Taylor was also named to the USA 3x3 Nations League Final Team that competed in Mongolia in September. UMass - Senior Year (2022-23): n Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team n Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team n FIU Thanksgiving Classic MVP n Atlantic 10 Player of the Week (11/28/22) n Started in all 33 games played, averaging 34.9 min- utes per game n Put up 532 points on the season, averaging 16.1 per game n Garnered her 1,000th career-point at UMass Lowell (11/22) n Tallied a season-high 30 points at Dayton (1/22), including a career best seven three-point field goals made n Sat atop the leaderboard in the A-10 in three-point field goals made and tied for seventh in the nation (104) n Was first in the league with a 3.2 three-point field goals per game average and tied for sixth in the NCAA n Came down with a career-high 10 rebounds at La Salle (2/4) and at Rhode Island (2/16) n Recorded her first career double-double at La Salle (2/4), totaling 26 points and 10 boards n Had her second double-double of her career with 18 points and 10 rebounds at Rhode Island (2/16) n Dished out a career best nine assists at Arizona State (12/2) n Registered three swipes at Loyola Chicago (1/7) for a season-high. UMass - Junior Year (2021-22): n Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team n Atlantic 10 All-Championship Team n Atlantic 10 Player of the Week (1/17/22; 2/28/22) n Started in all 33 games for the Minutewomen, aver- aging 35.1 minutes per night n Averaged 15.9 points per game and had 26 double figure contests on the season n Scored a career best 32 points, including a ca- reer-high 12 field goals made, at VCU (1/12) n Placed second in the Atlantic 10 in three-point field goals per game and 20th in the nation (2.5; 83 total) n Knocked down six three-pointers at VCU (1/12) and against George Mason (2/11) to match a career best n Had a new career-high in free throws with eight at Saint Louis (2/26) n Totaled a career-high nine rebounds against Fairfield (12/1) and at Columbia (12/11) n Swiped the ball four times at St. Bonaventure (2/9) for a season best UMass - Sophomore Year (2020-21): n All-Championship Team Atlantic-10 n Started in all 24 games, averaging 34.3 minutes per game n Scored a career-high 27 points in the victories over Davidson (1/8) and Fordham (3/12) n Made a season-high 10 field goals, including six three-pointers against Davidson (1/8) n Totaled seven assists vs. Charlotte (3/20), marking a season best UMass - Freshman Year (2019-20): n Played in 17 games as a reserve, averaging 6.1 min- utes per contest n Made her collegiate debut against Merrimack (11/5), contributing nine points, four rebounds and a pair of steals n Scored a season-high 11 points in the win over Brown (11/21) n Dished out two assists vs. Merrimack and Hartford (11/17) High School: n Had a four-year playing career under Hugh Flaherty and a club stint with Kevin White of the New York City Heat n Threat at the arc with strong rebounding ability and handles in transition n With St. Anthony’s, Taylor helped the Friars to CH- SAA championships each of her first three seasons and a state title as a freshman n As a junior in 2017-18, she averaged 14.9 points per game, five assists and 3.5 rebounds n Taylor is a two-year captain and two-time All-Coun- ty selection who has also picked up classroom accolades as a Scholar-Athlete and recipient of the Duns Scotus Award. Personal: n Daughter of Donter Taylor and Sheri Lewis-Taylor. n Has two siblings, Stephanie and Synclair. Favorites: What do you want to do after college: Play professionally or work within the medical field Proudest moment of your life: Winning A10 Championship Favorite athlete(s): Kyrie Irving & Chelsea Gray Perfect pizza: Extra cheese with red pepper Favorite musical group/singer: A Boogie & Lil Baby Best subject in school: science/ public health Worst subject in school: history Favorite food: mac & cheese Favorite TV show: money heist If you could have a super power: invisibility Favorite social media platform: Instagram What do you like to do outside of basketball: Shop and listen to music Most influential person in your life: My mother Favorite inspirational quote: all struggles along the way are meant to shape your purpose Who or what inspires or motivates you: wanting to be successful in life Best part of your game: being a big powerful guard that can score at all 3 levels Pregame routine: music & recovery Why you chose UofL: The coaching staff and players felt very welcoming and I feel like UofL can set me up to play professionally Favorite thing about UofL: teammates Favorite thing about Coach Walz: Honesty and transparency, cares about his players both on and off the court Points .....................................32 at VCU (1/12/22)* Reb ............................10 at Rhode Island (2/16/23)* Asst. ...........................9 at Arizona State (12/02/22)* Blocks ...........1 (10x), latest vs. Saint Louis (3/5/23)* Steals ........4 (2x), latest at St. Bonaventure (2/9/22)* FGM .....................................12 at VCU (1/12/22)* FGA .................22 (2x), latest vs. Drake (11/25/22)* 3FGM ..................................7 at Dayton (1/22/23)* 3FGA ............14 (2x), latest vs. Fairfield (12/01/21)* FT ...................................8 at Saint Louis (2/26/22)* FTA .............................11 at Saint Louis (2/26/22)* Min ................................43 at Richmond (1/15/22)* * at UMass Career Highs Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct OReb DReb Reb Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2019-20* 17 0 104 6.1 12 48 .250 4 26 .154 4 6 .667 5 10 15 0.9 11 0 8 8 1 4 32 1.9 2020-21* 24 24 824 34.3 126 310 .406 59 182 .324 64 82 .780 20 71 91 3.8 68 1 30 41 1 29 375 15.6 2021-22* 33 33 1163 35.2 183 442 .414 83 240 .346 77 103 .748 38 95 133 4.0 76 0 57 72 3 25 526 15.9 2022-23* 33 33 1152 34.9 182 444 .410 104 270 .385 64 79 .810 32 133 165 5.0 82 1 75 84 5 31 532 16.1 TOTAL 107 90 3243 30.3 503 1244 .404 250 718 .348 209 270 .774 95 309 404 3.8 237 2 170 205 10 89 1465 13.7 * at UMass Career StatisticsNYLA HARRIS 6-2 | Forward | Sophomore | Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep)gocards.com n University of Louisville 51 LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL #2 Nyla Harris Freshman Year (2022-23): n Played all 38 games in her freshman season and made 15 starts. n Scored eight or more points in six games and had eight or more rebounds in four games. n Set a career high with four steals, tied for the team lead with five rebounds and had eight points against No. 12 seed Drake. n Led the team with nine rebounds in the win over Wake Forest in the ACC Quarterfinals. n Earned her second career start and had a career-best 12 rebounds to lead the Cards in the win over North Carolina. The 12 rebounds are the most by a Louisville freshman since Olivia Cochran had 15 in the NCAA Tournament against Northwestern in 2021. n Had a team and career-high 18 points and a ca- reer-high three blocks to go with six rebounds in the road win over Syracuse. The 18 points were the most points scored by a Louisville freshman since 2021 when Hailey Van Lith scored 24 against Wake Forest on March 5, 2021. n Set a career high with a team-best 10 rebounds against Syracuse. She also tied a career high with two assists and added eight points. n Led the team in rebounding with a season-high nine in the win over SIUE. She also tied a season high with two steals and two blocks. n Scored in double figures in her second collegiate game against IUPUI. She tallied 11 points and added six rebounds. n Made her collegiate debut against Cincinnati and scored five points and grabbed two rebounds. High School: n A five-star prospect and is ranked No. 34 overall by espnW HoopGurlz and Prep Girls Hoops n espnW HoopGurlz also ranks Harris as the eighth best forward in the 2022 class n As a senior, averaged 17.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocked shots a game for a 26-5 team that won a state title and then lost to Sid- well Friends (D.C.) in the title game of the inaugural State Champions Invitational. n As a junior. Harris helped Lake Highland Prep to the Class 4-A state title in Florida n Named the MaxPreps Player of the Year as a sopho- more after averaging 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game n Tallied 20 points, five rebounds and three blocks to lead Lake Highland Prep to a Florida 4A State Championship as a sophomore. n Named to the 2022 Naismith High School Trophy Underclassmen Girls Watch List n Chose Louisville over Florida State, North Carolina, North Carolina State, and Georgia Tech Personal: n Born on May 23, 2003 n Daughter of Marlo and Robert Harris; has a younger brother and sister n Majoring in neuroscience/psychology n Twitter: @nylaggrace n Instagram: @thenylaharris Favorites: What do you want to do after college: Become an ESPN Commentator and be in the WNBA Proudest moment of your life: Winning 3 state championships in a row Favorite sports team(s): Miami Heat and the Las Vegas Aces Favorite athlete(s): Candace Parker Perfect pizza: Pepperoni Favorite musical group/singer: H.E.R Favorite movie: Let it Shine Best subject in school: English Worst subject in school: Math Favorite food: Burgers Favorite TV show: Gossip girl Favorite social media platform: Tiktok What you like to do outside of playing basketball: Watch movies and take naps Most influential person in your life: My dad Favorite inspirational quote: “I can’t relate to lazy people. We don’t speak the same language. I don’t understand you. I don’t want to understand you.” - Kobe Bryant Who or what inspires or motivates you: God One thing not many know about you: I am double jointed in my hips. Best singer on the team: Me Best part of your game: I can rebound Why you chose UofL: EA- Young Nudy and pray Favorite thing about UofL: I wanted to play for a top program and a great coach who would coach me to the best of my ability. Favorite thing about playing for Coach Walz: He coaches me to be the best version of myself. Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct OReb DReb Reb Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2022-23 38 15 517 13.6 67 132 .508 0 0 .000 25 49 .510 56 79 135 3.6 54 0 13 39 12 17 159 4.2 TOTAL 38 15 517 13.6 67 132 .508 0 0 .000 25 49 .510 56 79 135 3.6 54 0 13 39 12 17 159 4.2 Career Statistics Points ..................................18 at Syracuse (1/29/23) Reb ...........................12 vs. North Carolina (2/5/23) Asst. ...2 vs. Syracuse (12/29/22), vs. SIUE (12/6/22) Blocks ...................................3 at Syracuse (1/29/23) Steals .......................................4 vs. Drake (3/18/23) FGM ....................................7 at Syracuse (1/29/23) FGA .....................................9 at Syracuse (1/29/23) 3FGM ....................................................................... 3FGA ......................................................................... FT .........................................4 at Syracuse (1/29/23) FTA ..................................8 vs. Syracuse (12/29/22) Min ...........................30 vs. North Carolina (2/5/23) Career HighsHENNIE VAN SCHAIK 6-3 | Forward | Junior | Urk, Netherlands (CSU-Bakersfield)gocards.com n University of Louisville 53 LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL #3 Hennie van Schaik Honors and Awards: n 2022-23 All-Big West Honorable Mention n 2021-22 All-Big West Freshman Team n Competed at the FIBA U20 European Championship CSU Bakersfield - Sophomore Year (2022-23): n Improved on her impressive freshman year with an even better sophomore campaign, becoming CSUB’s best scoring threat n Missed a chunk of the season with a few injuries but played 22 games, starting 20 of them n Scored double-digit points in 16 of her 22 games n Led the team with 159 rebounds and 7.2 per game, as well as 256 points and 11.6 per game n Reset her career-high points with a game-leading 19 during CSUB’s first round Big West Championship win over CSUN n Also posted new career high 14 rebounds during the double overtime quarterfinals win over UC Irvine n Shot at a .370 clip while still assisting 26 times n Was named an All-Big West honorable mention for the season. CSU Bakersfield - Freshman Year (2021-22): n Started in 16 of 25 games played n Tallied a double-double (13 points, 14 rebounds) in season opener against Bethesda n Led Bakersfield in blocks with a total of 12 on the season n Was fourth on the team in rebounding grabbing 3.2 a contest n Averaged 4.3 points per game n Voted to All-Big West Freshman Team n Played for national team over the summer and participated in the FIBA U20 European Champi- onship High School: n A 2021 graduate of Centre for Sports and Education in Zwolle, Netherlands n Played in the highest level conference in Netherlands n Helped team win a national championship in 2018 n Also played for the Dutch national team and is still active Personal: n Birth date is October 23, 2003 n Parents are Hermina and Edwin van Schaik n Brother, Bart van Schaik plays professionally for Landstede Hammers Zwolle n Plans to play basketball professionally Favorites: What do you want to do after college: Play professionally Proudest moment of your life: Going to the USA at age 17 to play basketball and go to college Favorite athlete(s): Chelsea Gray, Elena Delle Donne, A’ja Wilson Best compliment you have ever received: When people say I have a good personality and act very grown for my age Perfect pizza: Pizza frikandel special (it’s a pizza from the netherlands) Favorite musical group/singer: Burna Boy Favorite movie: Blended Best subject in school: Languages Worst subject in school: Math Favorite food: Wings Favorite TV show: Gossip Girl If you could have a super power: Teleport Favorite cartoon character: Olaf from Frozen Favorite social media platform: Instagram What do you like to do outside of basketball: Paint, bake and cook Biggest celebrity crush: Michael B Jordan and Ja Morant Most influential person in your life: My brother Favorite inspirational quote: No one is you, and that is your power (I have it tatted on me) Who or what inspires or motivates you: My brother inspires me, and Xavier Johnson motivates me One thing not many know about you: fun fact - i speak 4 and a half languages Funniest player on the team: Kiki Best part of your game: My fade away Pregame routine: I try not to be superstitious and have a routine lol Why you chose UofL: The level here is extremely high, great facilities, and the people is what makes it home. It’s one big family Favorite thing about UofL: The Denny Crum dorms!! Favorite thing about Coach Walz: How he is always there for everyone even though how busy he is, and anything you need he’ll do whatever he can do to help you Points ....................................19 vs. CSUN (3/7/23)* Reb ................14 (2x), latest vs. UC Irvine (3/8/23)* Asst. ....................................3 at UC Irvine (3/5/22)* Blocks .....................................3 vs. CSUN (3/7/23)* Steals ...............3 (2x), latest vs. UC Irvine (3/8/23)* FGM ..............................8 at Fresno St. (11/11/22)* FGA .....................................17 vs. CSUN (3/7/23)* 3FGM .....................4 vs. UC Riverside (12/29/22)* 3FGA .......................8 vs. UC Riverside (12/29/22)* FT ...............................7 vs. UC San Diego (2/4/23)* FTA .........................10 vs. UC San Diego (2/4/23)* Min ..................................49 vs. UC Irvine (3/8/23)* * at CSU-Bakersfield Career Highs Year GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FGA Pct FT FTA Pct OReb DReb Reb Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2021-22* 25 16 368 14.7 38 106 .358 11 35 .314 21 34 .618 24 56 80 3.2 46 1 10 50 12 15 108 4.3 2022-23* 22 20 669 30.4 87 235 .370 17 62 .274 65 88 .739 37 122 159 7.2 71 2 26 77 16 16 256 11.6 TOTAL* 47 36 1037 22.1 125 341 .367 28 97 .289 86 122 .705 61 178 239 5.1 117 3 36 127 28 31 364 7.7 * at CSU-Bakersfield Career StatisticsESEOSA IMAFIDON 6-5 | Center | Redshirt | Benin-City, Nigeria (Proctor Academy)gocards.com n University of Louisville 55 LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL #10 Eseosa Imafidon Prep: n Played most recently at Proctor Academy n Helped led Proctor to a 14-7 in the NEPSAC Class AA League, one of the best prep leagues in New England n Prior to her time at Proctor, she was at Matthews Covenant Day in Matthews, N.C. n During the 2021-22 season, she averaged 14.1 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game n Following the season, she earned second team NCSAA Girls’ Varsity Basketball All-American honors n She also spent time with Team Curry in Charlotte, N.C. n Imafidon is originally from Nigeria and started playing basketball in 2019 n She came to the United States to play high school and prep basketball through the Access2Success Program Favorites: What do you want to do after college: Play professional basketball Proudest moment of your life: Scoring the game winning shot to take my high school team to the next round of the tournament. Favorite athlete(s): Steph Curry Best compliment you have ever received: “You’re tall and beautiful, are you a model?” Perfect pizza: Chicken barbeque Favorite musical group/singer: Adele Favorite movie: Home Alone Best subject in school: English Worst subject in school: Math Favorite food: Fried rice and chicken Favorite TV show: All American If you could have a super power: Flying Favorite cartoon character: Barbie Favorite social media platform: TikTok What do you like to do outside of basketball?: Dance, sing, and sleep Most influential person in your life: My dad Favorite inspirational quote: “Nothing is impossible with God on your side” Who or what inspires or motivates you: My family One thing not many know about you: I like to look good Funniest player on the team: Kiki Best part of your game: Rebounding Pregame routine: Listen to music Why you chose UofL: I chose UofL because I felt wanted. The coaches had great goals for me, not only as a player but the young woman I am growing to become. It felt right, and I saw myself playing at yum center. Favorite thing about UofL: The atmosphere Favorite thing about Coach Walz: He genuinely loves his players and wants the best for the team.ELIF 6-3 | Forward | Freshman | Istanbul, Turkey (Fenerbahçe S.K)gocards.com n University of Louisville 57 LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL #11 Elif Istanbulluoglu Prep: n Played with Turkey at the 2023 FIBA U18 and U20 Championships this summer n At the U18 Championships, she helped Turkey reach the quarterfinals and finished eighth n She averaged 11.0 points and 10.7 per game, which was second on the team in scoring and she led the team in rebounds n At the U20 Championships, Turkey finished eighth and she averaged double figures with 10.7 points per game during the tournament n She played in the most recent FIBA EuroLeague season with Fenerbahçe S.K n Fenerbahçe S.K won the EuroLeague for the first time in team history Personal: n Hails from Istanbul, Turkey n Daughter of Serkan and Asli Istanbulluoglu n Parents both played basketball professionally in Turkey n Has one older sister, Sevval n Sevval played four years collegiately at SienaNext >