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UCF to Retire Jermaine Taylor's Jersey
Knights legend's legendary career to be permanently enshrined
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Jermaine Taylor, UCF's all-time leading scorer in Division I with 1,979 points, is set to have his jersey retired by the university. Taylor's illustrious career included numerous records, awards, and a successful professional stint in the NBA G-League and overseas. Despite facing setbacks, Taylor remained humble and committed to giving back to his community, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest Knights basketball players of all time.
Why it matters
Retiring Jermaine Taylor's jersey would permanently enshrine the legacy of one of UCF's all-time greatest athletes. As a homegrown talent who chose to stay all four years, Taylor's story embodies the values of loyalty and perseverance that the university holds dear. Recognizing his achievements would inspire future Knights to strive for greatness both on and off the court.
The details
During his senior season in 2008-09, Taylor averaged 26.2 points per game, the highest single-season scoring average in UCF Division I history. He set numerous other records, including most 20-point games in a season (24) and career (50), as well as most 30-point games in a season (10) and career (14). Despite not making the NCAA Tournament that year, Taylor's individual brilliance was undeniable, and he went on to be selected in the second round of the NBA Draft.
- Jermaine Taylor played at UCF from 2005 to 2009.
- Taylor was named the 2009 Conference USA Player of the Year.
- Taylor was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft.
The players
Jermaine Taylor
UCF's all-time leading scorer in Division I with 1,979 points, and the owner of numerous other scoring records for the Knights. He went on to play in the NBA and overseas after being selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft.
Bo Clark
The only player ahead of Jermaine Taylor on UCF's all-time scoring list, whose jersey is already hanging in the rafters alongside his father and coach, Torchy.
What they’re saying
“Had Instagram, TikTok and even YouTube been then what they are now, JT would have been a viral phenomenon.”
— Jeff Sharon, Author (blackandgoldbanneret.com)
“Even with all of the talent in the world, sometimes life doesn't give you the breaks you want. And it hurts. But it's how you play that hand that makes the difference.”
— Jeff Sharon, Author (blackandgoldbanneret.com)
What’s next
UCF is expected to officially announce plans to retire Jermaine Taylor's jersey during the upcoming 2026-27 basketball season.
The takeaway
Jermaine Taylor's legacy as one of the greatest players in UCF basketball history deserves to be permanently enshrined. His humble yet dominant on-court presence, coupled with his commitment to the local community, make him the perfect candidate to have his jersey retired and celebrated by the university and its fans.
