Penn State Hazleton Campus Director of Athletics Dr. Thomas Caccese with Tamaqua graduate Michael Taylor, who was named mens basketball MVP for the 2011-12 season at Hazleton. Taylor led the team in scoring with a 13.3 points per game average. He also led the team with 56 three-pointers and in steals with 51 for the season. The team finished 11-6 in conference play, 11-7 overall, and shared the PSUAC Northern Division title with Wilkes-Barre campus. Taylor was also named to the PSUAC All Conference team and PSUAC All Academic team for players with a 3.0 average or higher. Taylor received his award at an all sports banquet at the Valley Country Club. He is the son of Mary Ruth and George Taylor of Tamaqua.