Taurean Prince
Taurean Prince is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prince attended Baylor University, where he played college basketball for the Baylor Bears from 2012 to 2016. During his freshman year, he averaged 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. He steadily improved throughout his college career, culminating in a strong senior season where he averaged 15.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors. His college performance demonstrated his versatility as a forward, with an ability to score, rebound, and defend. Prince was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 12th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. However, he was immediately traded to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal. His NBA career began with the Hawks, where he spent his first three seasons. He showed flashes of his potential as a reliable scorer and defender, often playing significant minutes. In February 2019, Prince was traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a larger trade. He played for the Nets for two seasons before being traded again to the Cleveland Cavaliers in January 2021. He spent a brief stint with the Cavaliers before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in August 2021, where he has since become a valuable rotation player, often providing energy, three-point shooting, and defensive effort off the bench. Throughout his NBA career, Prince has been known for his athleticism and his ability to defend multiple positions. While his role has varied between teams, he has consistently been a contributor, often excelling in a “3-and-D” capacity. Off the court, Prince is known for being a relatively reserved individual. Details about his personal life are not widely disclosed, as he tends to keep the focus on his professional career.
