2017-18: Taylor Helms was one of five Bulldogs to play in all 32 games during the 2017-2018 season, making 19 starts during her junior campaign…Averaged 3.8 points per game, with 2.0 assist and 1.7 rebounds per contest…Collected a career-high 13 points, with five rebounds and three assists in the victory over fourth-ranked Carson-Newman...Handed out six assists and added three points at Mars Hill…Went four-for-four from the field against North Georgia in the NCAA Regional semifinals.
2016-17: Helms averaged 1.6 points per game and 0.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore, seeing action in 11 games…played a career-high 16 minutes in a SAC home victory over Mars Hill, posting a career-high (tying) five points and pulling down two rebounds…scored three points each in triumphs over Coker, Tusculum and Lenoir-Rhyne…
2015-16: Helms saw time in seven games as a true freshman…scored 13 points…posted season-highs of five points and five rebounds in wild 106-103 double overtime victory at Mars Hill…led team with five assists in triumph over UNC Pembroke…recorded three points and three rebounds in first SAC contest, a road win at Lenoir-Rhyne…
Prior to Wingate: Taylor Helms was a four-year Cuthbertson varsity starter (at point guard) for coaches
Joel Allen and
JP Ponikvar. She was first team all-county and all-conference four years each. Helms was an all-district pick her senior season, when she averaged 20.3 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, three steals per game and three assists per game. Cuthbertson’s team MVP and team captain three years each, Helms is a member of the school’s 1000-point club with 1,576 career points.
The winningest player in Cuthbertson girls’ basketball history, Helms holds both the school’s scoring record and the school’s assist record. In addition, she is the Cuthbertson record holder for three-point field goals in a season and a career (196). Helms earned one varsity letter in women’s golf, gaining a spot on the all-conference team as well. She competed in multiple AAU basketball tournaments for the CBC Elite. A Cuthbertson Beta Club member with a 4.4 high school GPA, Helms is the daughter of
Rodney and
Lisa Helms.
Personal: Full name is Taylor Ann Helms Born on April 25, 1997 in Monroe, NC...Daughter of Rodney and Lisa Helms...Majoring in Biology...Favorite class at Wingate: Psychology with Dr. Laster...Favorite athlete: Lebron James/Skylar Diggins...Favorite sports teams: Cleveland Cavaliers/Dallas Wings/Carolina Panthers...Favorite movie: Mr. and Mrs. Smith...Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy...Taylor can’t imagine a week without: Coffee...Favorite Food: Anything Olive Garden...Most memorable sports moment: Hitting 1500 points on my senior night in high school...Favorite sport to play other than basketball: Golf or Baseball...People Taylor most admires: My parents and grandparents...How Taylor gets ready for a game: I listen to music, put a wristband for my mom around my ankle and eat Scooby fruit snacks...Something people don't know about you: I've broken my back and I've been skydiving...Nickname: Tay, Tay-Tay, T.Helms...Taylor thinks the fastest person on the team is Tazzy Taz, strongest is Marta , and funniest is J.Boogie (Jordan)...Favorite quote: "Defy the hand you're dealt"
Why Taylor chose Wingate: I chose Wingate because of people in the basketball program. I felt like family right away and knew I'd always be in great hands, while given great opportunities. Even though the basketball side was what made my decision, I have found that the university, as a whole, is one big family. I've met so many great friends and staff members here that will always be there for me. I can't imagine my life without Wingate and the wonderful people here #OneDog.
INDIVIDUAL CAREER BESTS
- POINTS: 13 (two times) vs Coker (1.30.19)
- REBOUNDS: 5 (three times) at Tusculum (3.2.19)
- ASSISTS: 6 at Mars Hill (1.20.18)
- STEALS: 2 at Queens (1.23.19)
- BLOCKS: 1 (two times) vs Columbus State (3.9.18)
- FG MADE: 5 vs. Carson-Newman (1.13.18)
- FG ATTEMPTED: 10 vs. Carson-Newman (3.4.18)
- 3-POINTERS MADE: 3 vs Coker (1.30.19)
- 3-POINTERS ATTEMPTED: 7 vs. Carson-Newman (3.4.18)
- FT MADE: 6 at Coker (1.22.18)
- FT ATTEMPTED: 6 at Coker (1.22.18)
