Cornelius F. "Jay" Taylor Jr. (October 3, 1967 – July 4, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.

He finished his career with 1,926 points and graduated as EIU's all-time leading scorer (since passed by Henry Domercant).

He finished the season with the Wichita Falls Texans of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).

Taylor played for four more years in the CBA – with the Grand Rapids Hoops, Rochester Renegade, Oklahoma City Cavalry and Rockford Lightning.

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