Ta'Quan Zimmerman

Ta'Quan Zimmerman (born December 2, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. He signed with NCAA division 1 Long Island University (NEC) before finishing up his college career in Canada at Thompson Rivers University. After his time at Thompson Rivers University, Zimmerman entered the 2014 NBA draft. Zimmerman did not get drafted making him an unrestricted free agent, but then was later signed by NBA Utah Jazz. Zimmerman spent 2 years with their G-League team Salt Lake City Stars.

High school career In 2009, Zimmerman graduated from Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, Connecticut. After not receiving any scholarship offers, he enrolled at Putnam Science Academy, an all-boys boarding school in northeast Connecticut. Facing tough competition against New England prep schools, Zimmerman excelled. He set the school record with 24 points per game and attracted interest from several mid-major Division 1 colleges. However, Zimmerman didn't qualify academically, limiting his options.

College career In the fall of 2010, Zimmerman headed to Long Island University as a walk on, where he had to pay his own tuition, room and board. He worked out with the team and planned on playing for the Blackbirds in 2011–12. During a team scrimmage, he felt his left knee buckle, an injury that was later determined to be a torn left meniscus. He subsequently returned home to recover from the injury after undergoing surgery. MCC's team finished 32–4 and fifth in the nation among Division 2 community colleges. Zimmerman made the second-team All-Region squad and left a positive impression. Thompson Rivers went 13–9 and advanced to the postseason for the first time in its history. While another year at Thompson Rivers was on the cards, Zimmerman chose instead to declare for the 2014 NBA draft. He spent the rest of the 2014–15 season with the Stampede, and in 41 games (16 starts), he averaged 4.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19.9 minutes per game.

On November 1, 2015, Zimmerman was reacquired by the Stampede. On December 31, 2015, he was waived by the Stampede. He managed just six games for the team in 2015–16, averaging 4.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 12.5 minutes per game.

Personal Zimmerman has two older brothers, Tyrell