Samford University Athletics

Sophomore (2016-17):  Earned playing time in eight games and tallied three rebounds and two points on the season . . . averaged 2.9 minutes per outing . . . scored two points and pulled down a rebound against Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 26 . . . grabbed a pair of rebounds at home against Fort Valley State on Dec. 28 . . . logged a season-high eight minutes of playing time versus Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 26 . . . earned his second varsity letter.

Freshman (2015-16):  Turned in the best game of his young, up-and-coming collegiate career on Dec. 29 by posting personal bests in points (5), assists (2), field goals (2) and 3-point field goals (1) at home versus Miles College . . . also logged a career-high four minutes of playing time in the 104-76 win . . . scored two points on a fast-break layup against The Citadel on Jan. 5, as he logged a minute of game action in the Bulldogs’ 94-74 home win . . . played the final minute of action in Samford’s 75-58 victory over Idaho on Nov. 25 and tallied the first rebound of his college career . . . one of the original founders of “The Kennel”, Samford’s popular bench crew . . . earned his first varsity letter.

High School:  Played an integral role at Brentwood High School where his squad earned a 32-3 overall record and advanced to the semifinals of the state championship . . . a cerebral player who understands the game well . . . possesses an extremely high basketball IQ and is a very good shooter . . . capable of running a team and boasts solid man-to-man defensive skills . . . willing to make the extra pass on offense . . . plays with passion every time he is on the floor.
 
Personal:  Born Sept. 3, 1996 . . . parents are Chuck and Tawny Tapp . . . has a brother, Carson, and a sister, Taylor . . . majoring in pre-business.