Taylor Soule
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.jpg) Soule with the Minnesota Lynx in 2023 | |
| Free Agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | WNBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 5, 2000 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kimball Union Academy (Meriden, New Hampshire) |
| College |
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| WNBA draft | 2023: 3rd round, 28th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Minnesota Lynx |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023 | Chicago Sky |
| 2024 | Minnesota Lynx |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Taylor Soule (born January 5, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who played for the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted in the third round of the 2023 WNBA draft by the Lynx. She played college basketball at Boston College and Virginia Tech.
Soule signed to play her college basketball at Boston College.[1] Soule spent four years with the Eagles and was named to the ACC Second Team numerous times during that span.[2][3][4] She scored 1,522 points, grabbed 671 rebounds, and had 194 assists during her Boston College years.
Following her senior season, Soule decided that she would transfer and use her extra year elsewhere. She ended up transferring to Virginia Tech.[5]
Prior to the season, Soule was named to both the Cheryl Miller Award Watch List and the Wooden Award Watch List.[6] Soule started every game in her season with the Hokies. She helped guide Virginia Tech to the first ever Final Four in their programs history.[7] Soule was once again named to the All-ACC Second Team for her final season.[8]
College statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Points | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Boston College | 29 | 229 | .538 | .000 | .616 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 7.9 |
| 2019–20 | Boston College | 32 | 465 | .540 | .000 | .720 | 7.7 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 14.5 |
| 2020–21 | Boston College | 19 | 299 | .430 | .143 | .752 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 15.7 |
| 2021–22 | Boston College | 33 | 529 | .513 | .182 | .683 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 16.0 |
| 2022–23 | Virginia Tech | 36 | 392 | .517 | .240 | .726 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 10.9 |
| Career | 149 | 1914 | .507 | .184 | .702 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 12.8 |
WNBA career
Soule was selected 28th overall in the third round of the 2023 WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx.[9] Soule competed in training camp with the Lynx and was one of the last players waived by the Lynx, ultimately not making the roster.[10]
Chicago Sky
Soule signed a Hardship Contract with the Chicago Sky in June 2023, after the Sky had some injuries and their roster fell below the required number of players.[11] Soule made her WNBA debut on June 9, 2023, recording 1 minute against the Los Angeles Sparks. Soule scored her first WNBA points a few days later against the Las Vegas Aces.