University of Sioux Falls Athletics

2024-25 (Redshirt Freshman)

Taylen Ashley played and started in all 29 games, proving to be a key contributor for the Cougars. He averaged 31.2 minutes per game and totaled 378 points on the season, scoring 13.0 per game. Ashley shot 137-of-331 from the field, 57-of-152 from beyond the arc, and 47-of-64 from the free-throw line. He also contributed across the board with 3.4 rebounds per game, 88 total assists (3.0 per game), 15 steals, and 1 block. His standout performance came against Concordia-St. Paul, where he posted a season-high 24 points on 9-of-19 shooting.

2023-24 (Redshirt Season)

Ashley was a member of the USF Basketball team while redshirting during his first season with the program.

High School

A multi-sport athlete for the Cavaliers, Ashley competed in basketball, football, and track. On the hardwood, he was a four-time letter winner and surpassed 1,000 career points. He earned First Team All-Metro Conference honors twice, was named First Team All-State as a senior, and was a Second Team All-State selection as a junior. His senior season saw him average 16.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game.

Ashley was recognized as one of the top players in the state, earning a spot on the Sanford Pentagon All-Star Team and being named a Sanford Pentagon Player of the Year Finalist. He also competed in the 3-Class Shootout AA Team and was a Hansen Anderson Mr. Basketball Finalist. Additionally, he played with SD Attack, futher honing his skills against top competition.

Personal

Taylen is the son of Alvin and Stephanie Ashley and has one sister, Shaunteva. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.