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Ex-WNBA Guard Celeste Taylor Joins Grand Canyon University as Assistant Coach

Taylor plans to rehab her foot injury this summer to prepare for a WNBA comeback in 2026.

May 11, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Celeste Taylor (12) against the Golden State Valkyries during a preseason game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • She reunites with Winston Gandy, her former Duke assistant coach who succeeded Molly Miller as Grand Canyon’s head coach.
  • Taylor is rehabbing a foot injury suffered while playing for the Sydney Flames in Australia that ended her season early.
  • The No. 15 overall pick in last year’s draft, she split her rookie WNBA campaign among Indiana, Phoenix and Connecticut, averaging 2.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
  • In her coaching role Taylor will mentor Grand Canyon’s young guards and share defensive expertise honed in college and the pros.
  • She opted out of the 2025 WNBA season to concentrate on recovery and coaching ahead of a planned return to the league in 2026.