TAYLER BENNETT
Nationality: United States 🇺🇸
Status: Import
Contract Status: Available
Last Team: Luxol Basketball Club (Malta-Women League)
Height: 172 cm / 5’8”
Position: 1/2
Born: May 15, 1998
Career:
2015-2016: Long Beach, CA / St. Anthony’s High School
2016-2017: Rice University (NCAA): 26 games: 1.6ppg, 1.0rpg
2017-2018: Rice University (NCAA): 22 games: 1.5ppg
2018-2019: Rice University (NCAA): 5 games: 0.6ppg
2019-2020: Academy of Art (NCAA2, starting five): 15.2ppg, 4.7rpg
2021: Team India (Eurobasket Summer League in Atlanta, starting five)
2021-2022: In Feb.’22 signed at BC Asker Aliens (Norway-Kvinneligaen, starting five): 10 games: 18.8ppg, 6.3rpg, 4.5apg, 3.5spg, FGP: 41.4%, 3FGP: 38.9%, FT: 84.6%
2022-2023: BC Asker Aliens (Norway-Kvinneligaen, starting five): 26 games: 22.2ppg, 8.0rpg, 4.3apg, 2.8spg, FGP: 51.5%, 3FGP: 41.7%, FT: 87%
2023-2024: Luxol Basketball Club (Malta-Women League, starting five): 22 games: 17.8ppg, 9.6rpg, 4.3apg, 2.8spg, FGP: 43.4%, 3FGP: 24.3%, FT: 81.8%
Awards/Achievements:
WBI Championship Winner -2017
C-USA Tournament Semifinals -2018
C-USA Regular Season Champion -2019
C-USA Tournament Winner -2019
Academic All-PacWest -2020
Eurobasket Summer League in Atlanta Runner-Up -2021
Norwegian Kvinneligaen -2022 (Player of the Week Rd.15)
Norwegian Kvinneligaen Semifinals -2022
Norwegian Kvinneligaen -2023 (Player of the Week: 4 times)
Eurobasket.com All-Norwegian Kvinneligaen Second Team -2023
Eurobasket.com Norwegian Kvinneligaen Leading Scorer -2023
Norwegian Kvinneligaen League MVP -2023
Eurobasket.com All-Maltese League First Team -2024
Eurobasket.com Maltese League Champion -2024
Player Profile / Strengths:
- Dynamic scoring combo guard (1/2) with proven production at multiple levels
- Elite shot-maker with ability to score at all three levels
- Strong rebounder for position, creates extra possessions
- Efficient perimeter shooter with consistent 3PT ability
- High-level pick & roll creator with good decision-making
- Active defender with ability to generate steals and pressure the ball
Role Projection:
- Starting combo guard (1/2) at the professional level
- Primary scoring option with ability to create own shot
- Secondary playmaker in pick & roll situations
- Can play both on and off the ball effectively
- Impact player in high-usage offensive roles
TYZHEA HAWKINS
Nationality: United States 🇺🇸
Status: Import
Contract Status: Available
Last Team: Franconville BC (France-NF1)
Height: 165 cm / 5’5”
Position: 1/2
Born: Apr 15, 2000
Career:
2017-2018: Brentwood, NY / Brentwood High School
2018-2019: Jones College (JUCO)
2019-2020: Massasoit Community College (JUCO, starting five): 31.1ppg, 5.8rpg, FG: 50.6%, 3FGP: 30.0%
2020-2021: COVID
2021-2022: Adelphi University (NCAA2): 10.9ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.1apg, FG: 36.8%, 3FGP: 23.9%
2022-2023: Adelphi University (NCAA2): 18.7ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.3spg, 2.7apg, FG: 45.5%, 3FGP: 27.8%
2023-2024: Clube Desportivo Jose Regio (Portugal-D2, starting five): 24.4ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.3apg, 2.5spg, FG: 47.9%, 3FGP: 22.0%, FT: 81.0%
2025-2026: Franconville BC (France-NF1): 13 games: 5.8ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.4apg 1.2spg, FG: 46.7%, 3FGP: 27.3%, FT: 77.8%
Awards/Achievements:
NJCAA Division I Sweet 16 -2019
NJCAA Division III Elite Eight -2020
NJCAA Region XXI Champion and Tournament MVP -2020
NJCAA Division III First Team All-American -2020
Nation’s second-leading scorer at 31.1 points per game -2020
Her 777 points and 312 made field goals were the most of any player in NJCAA Division III Recipient of Massasoit Community College President’s Award -2020
NE10 First Team All-Conference -2022
Scored 1000 collegiate point in the first game of her final season -2023
In just 2 playing seasons in an Adelphi University uniform she has scored 694 points -2023
NE10 Player of the Week (November 2022 & February 2023)
D2CIDA National Player of the Week – November 2022, where she averaged 28.0 points a game
Conference leading scorer at 18.7 points per game (2 games where she eclipsed the 30+ point mark)
Portugal Division 2 Scoring Title -2024
Player Profile / Strengths:
- Athletic combo guard with strong physical tools and quick first step
- Aggressive offensive player who can attack the rim and create scoring opportunities
- Capable of producing scoring bursts when given rhythm and minutes
- Plays with high energy and competitiveness on both ends
- Active guard who can impact the game beyond scoring
- Brings versatility and can contribute in different backcourt roles
Role Projection:
- Rotation combo guard at the professional level
- Energy player who can provide scoring off the bench
- Secondary ball-handler with ability to attack and create
- Effective in up-tempo systems and transition situations
- Guard who can grow into a larger role with increased minutes