(2026) - PG Taylen Kinney

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,554]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,554]

6'0" 4-star PG attends Newport HS in Newport, KY.  Played AAU for All Ohio on the EYBL circuit.  For 20 games this season he's averaged 18.9p;  4.3r;  3.1a;  1.2s; .3b;  1.7t      50% FG;  43% on 3s;  86% FT

2023 AAU

Taylen Kinney '26 - All Ohio
	Gm		Pts	FGM	FGA	3PM	3PA	FTM	FTA	Reb	Ast	TO	Stl	Blk	Min
Season
Count/Av	10		10.0	55%		37%		55%		2.1	3.6	1.6	0.8	0.4	24
Peach Jam
Count/Av	4		17.5	39%		28%		90%		3.5	4.0				29

 

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https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/2023/12/19/taylen-kinney-louisville-basketball-kentucky-recruiting-kenny-payne-john-calipari/71951751007/

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On the heels of kicking our a$$, Penn State offered Kinney last night.  He also indicated that he'll be playing AAU for Wildcats Select (3SSB) this year and not All Ohio (EYBL)

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71-50 win over Conner.  12 pts.   5-12 FG;  2-6 on 3s;  0 FT

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48-42 win over Cooper.  28 pts. and 7 reb.       8-15 FG;  3-5 on 3s;  9-11 FT.

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Kinney currently ranked #35 in Kentucky high school FT% shooting 82.2% over 25 games.

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71-48 romp over Lloyd Memorial and PUke target E. J. Walker.      Kinney had 24p;  8r.           8-14 FG; 2-6 on 3s;  6-7 FT.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,554]

Season stats 33 games:  17.5p;  4.0r;  2.6a;  1.1s;  .4b;  1.2t             48% FG;  41% on 3a;  83% FT 

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,554]

Named Honorable Mention on MaxPreps Sophomore All-American Team

 

Taylen Kinney, Newport (Ky.)

6-0 | Guard | Uncommitted

Second team all-state selection averaged 17.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per outing to help the Wildcats (32-4) reach the first round of the Sweet 16 state tournament.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,554]

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,554]

 

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Kinney was invited to the USA U17 training camp.  This from Adam Finkelstein.

Taylen Kinney been the most pleasant surprise for me. After watching mostly u17 teams this spring, I was aware of Kinney but I hadn't thoroughly evaluated him. This setting has given me the opportunity to do that and he's made a definite impression.

Although he may still have some work to do to make the final roster, but, regardless of the outcome, Kinney's made it clear that he belongs in this setting. Kinney's just been one of those guys that has consistently done positive things on both ends of the floor. He's had some takes to the rim and tough finishes that were undoubtedly impressive, but he's also done some subtle things that show his depth as a young player. He's fed the post well offensively, blown up screens off the ball defensively and has shown a willingness to get his nose dirty on the glass by rising up for tough boards. 

As for his recruitment, Indiana, Louisville, Michigan State, Penn State, Purdue and Xavier were reportedly some of the schools that contacted him on Saturday — the first day NCAA coaches were allowed to contact players.

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18 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Kinney was invited to the USA U17 training camp.  This from Adam Finkelstein.

Taylen Kinney been the most pleasant surprise for me. After watching mostly u17 teams this spring, I was aware of Kinney but I hadn't thoroughly evaluated him. This setting has given me the opportunity to do that and he's made a definite impression.

Although he may still have some work to do to make the final roster, but, regardless of the outcome, Kinney's made it clear that he belongs in this setting. Kinney's just been one of those guys that has consistently done positive things on both ends of the floor. He's had some takes to the rim and tough finishes that were undoubtedly impressive, but he's also done some subtle things that show his depth as a young player. He's fed the post well offensively, blown up screens off the ball defensively and has shown a willingness to get his nose dirty on the glass by rising up for tough boards. 

As for his recruitment, Indiana, Louisville, Michigan State, Penn State, Purdue and Xavier were reportedly some of the schools that contacted him on Saturday — the first day NCAA coaches were allowed to contact players.

Would bet a fair amount that Kinney eventually ends up at some Prep somewhere. Hopefully it’s 1 of the ones we like.

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This is my guy to go with Thompson in the 26' class. 

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https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/quick-recruiting-update-2026-top-40-guard-tay-kinney-on-iu-basketball-summer-highlights/

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8 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/quick-recruiting-update-2026-top-40-guard-tay-kinney-on-iu-basketball-summer-highlights/

That kid is coming on in a hurry. Watched a couple of his HS games after he was offered and figured he was 5’11”ish and probably 150-155 and then at the Adidas Eurocamp he measured 6’1” and 175 and he looks like a different kid and he lit it up pretty  good. Top 30 may not be his ceiling at this point. Hopefully getting in early is meaningful here.

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We appear to be priorizing the young man. I love a pass first pg that can defend his position. This guy is that.