Joni Taylor is an American college basketball coach who has entered her third season as the head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies women’s basketball team. She began her coaching journey in 2002 as an assistant coach at Troy University and later joined Louisiana Tech where she served as the associate head coach. Taylor was a celebrated collegiate athlete and a four-year letter-winner at Alabama.
Taylor received her first head coaching gig at Georgia after spending four years as an assistant and associate head coach. She succeeded Hall of Fame coach Andy Landers and won the 2016 Maggie Dixon National Rookie Coach of the Year honor in her first year with the program. In seven years with the program, Taylor took the Lady Bulldogs to four NCAA tournaments and was honored with SEC Coach of the Year in the 2020-21 season. After leading the program to a 140-75 overall record, Taylor announced her decision to join Texas A&M to replace longtime coach Gary Blair who spent nearly two decades at College Station. In her second season with the Aggies, Taylor was named assistant coach to the 2024 USA Basketball Women's National Team.
Who are Joni Taylor’s Parents?
Joni Taylor's parents are Jonas Crenshaw and Hargie Crenshaw.
Joni Taylor's Mother
Dr. Hargie Crenshaw, Joni's mother, is a retired educator who went to Alcorn State University. She retired as a Deputy Superintendent at a local school and taught biology for several years. Hargie is the Chief Strategist and Senior Partner at Crenshaw Educational Equity Consulting LLC.
Joni Taylor’s Father
Jonas Crenshaw is the father of Joni Taylor. He’s a former high school history teacher in Meridian, Mississippi. Jonas Sr. also played basketball at Natchez College in Mississippi.
Who are Joni Taylor Siblings?
Joni Taylor has one older brother named Jonas Crenshaw, Jr. Jonas is an educational professional who has 20 years of experience. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Mississippi State University. Jonas is the CEO of Crenshaw Educational Equity Consulting LLC.
Who is Joni Taylor’s Husband?
Joni Taylor is married to her husband, Darius Taylor who is a former assistant coach for South Carolina where he worked under legendary coach Dawn Staley. He got married to the former Joni Crenshaw in August 2015 when she started her head coaching role at Georgia. As of 2024, Darius is serving as a general manager of the Connecticut Sun.
Does Joni Taylor have Kids?
Joni Taylor and her husband Darius Taylor, have two daughters named Jacie and Drew.
FAQs on Joni Taylor
A. Joni Taylor's parents are Jonas Crenshaw and Hargie Crenshaw.
A. Jan has one brother named Jonas Jr.
A. Joni Taylor makes $1.5 million at the Texas A&M University.
A. Yes, Joni Taylor and her husband, Darius Taylor, have two daughters – Jacie and Drew.
A. Joni Taylor became the head coach at Texas A&M on March 23, 2022.
