Taylor Rohde Class: Sophomore Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. High School: Pinnacle Height / Weight: 6-8 / 235 Position: Forward-Center Birthdate: 05/02/1990 Experience: 16 games in 2008-09

ASU freshman Rohde catching on quickly (East Valley Tribune (November 23, 2008)

SUN DEVIL DATA: Local product who is a skilled big man and excellent student-athlete. Played in 16 games last year and averaged 4.6 minutes in those games, including 12 minutes in season opener, and ASU was 13-3 when he saw the court. Hit one of the biggest three-pointers of the year in early season "swing game" win at San Diego State (see below). The Arizona Republic All-Metro (Phoenix) Player of the Year in 2008-09 and a member of the five-man All-Arizona team. Had career game of 47 points (school record), 18 rebounds and four three-pointers against Phoenix Horizon in January of 2008. Coached by Charlie Wilde in high school. Volunteer hours for the community totaled nearly 300. Set school records for charges taken in season (21) and career (61).

ABOUT THAT BIG THREE-POINTER: Taylor hit one of the biggest shots of the year last year when ASU was at San Diego State on Nov. 18. ASU, playing as a ranked team in its first road game against a veteran team, was down 33-25 and on the brink at the 15:49 mark, struggling to score. After back-to-back three-point misses, Rohde drilled a three from the top of the key to cut the lead to five, and that bucket started a 34-19 scoring run by ASU as it notched the win, as ASU ended the season 6-4 on the road.

SCHOOL RECORDS: Easiest way to detail is to just list them, as Rohde set school season records for free throws made (177), free throws attempted (241), rebounds (306), points (855), blocks (75), two-point field goals made (300) and attempted (433) and offensive boards (123). For career marks, he set them for free throws made (564), free throws attempted (667), rebounds (1,034), points (2,226), blocks (216), and field goal percentage (.630).

PINNACLE HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 29.5 points (school record), 12.0 rebounds and shot 63 percent from field in senior season...2008 Gatorade Arizona Player of the Year and McDonald's All-America nominee...2008 Pima Region Player of the Year...earned Arizona Republic first-team all-state for three straight years...played in Nike top-100 camp in St. Louis in 2005...earned MVP of Desert Shootout Tournament in 2005 and 2006...played at Double Pump West Coast and Pangos All-American Camp in 2007.

ETC.: Full name is Taylor Hunter Rohde...born in Lebedon, N.H., on May 2, 1990...father is Lamont Rohde and Mother is Karen Rohde...has two younger sisters Alexandra and Jordyn.

CAREER HIGHS FOR TAYLOR ROHDE
POINTS: 3, twice, vs. Idaho State (12/23/08)
REBOUNDS: 4 vs. Idaho State (12/23/08)
MINUTES: 13 vs. Idaho State (12/23/08)

GETTING TO KNOW TAYLOR

Most memorable win: Arizona
Toughest loss: Buzzer beater at Washington State
Favorite player: Paul Pierce
Favorite place to play: California
Top three tunes on my Ipod: Run This Town, Before I Forget and Headstrong
Favorite place to visit: Cancun
Favorite music: Rap and rock
Favorite movie: Never Back Down
Favorite pizza topping: Meat Lovers
Favorite quote: "Never let someone say the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon." ­ Kobe Bryant
Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Fatsos Pizza
What I like about college hoops: School spirit
I would like to switch places for a day with: Paul Pierce
Most underrated player on the team: Jamelle McMillan
Strongest player on the team: Ty Abbott
Biggest clutch shot from last year: Derek Glasser's three-pointer at Arizona
If I could have lunch with anyone it would be: Paul Pierce