Penn Highland's Wyatt-Taylor Named NJCAA Player of the Week

Courtesy Penn Highlands CC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Penn Highlands sophomore forward Joziah Wyatt-Taylor was named the NJCAA Division III Men's Basketball Player of the Week for games played between January 17-23, 2024 after averaging 33 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 57.7% from the floor in the two contests last week for the Black Bears.

Wyatt-Taylor also set a new school record for points in a game with 46 against Westmoreland County Community College, breaking the previous mark of 45 set by Cliff Eddins in December, 2016. The Black Bears earned 98-65 victory over the Wolfpack, a Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference foe.

"It's truly an honor to receive this award," Wyatt-Taylor stated. "I appreciate my coaches, my mom and dad, and everyone at the College. Their support means a lot to me. I just want to keep working to get better and see what I can accomplish. My goal is to strive for greatness."

Wyatt-Taylor became just the third men's basketball player in school history to earn a National Player of the Week honor, joining Tim Biakapia and Matt Forbes.

"We are all proud of Joziah and his accomplishment," stated Sue Brugh, Director of Student Activities & Athletics. "He has put in a tremendous amount of work on the basketball court. He does everything he can to score and grab rebounds, while doing his part to help make our team the best it can be."

Through 18 games, Wyatt-Taylor leads the Black Bears in points (22), rebounds (9.6), and minutes per game (28.4). He leads the Region in points per game and ranks third in rebounds per game.