WIll Taylor seems to be playing really well in Germany.

Cal Poly fans last saw Will Taylor on the court in last year’s Big West Tournament. Taylor transferred to Cal Poly and played two seasons under Joe Callero, providing some strong, athletic punch in the middle and averaging 10 points and 7 rebounds per game during his senior season last year.

After trying his hand at Australian Rules Football in the offseason, the 6’7″ forward found a home with Rheinland Versicherungen Hertener Lions in Germany. Taylor has solid stats so far this season. His team is winning (10-3 record, second place in their division as of this morning) and Taylor is putting up 15.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game — good for the second leading scorer and tied for the leading rebounder on his team. The Maryland native is shooting over 60 percent from the field over his first 13 games.

We caught-up with Will over the holidays, which he spent in Germany.

Fansmanship: What is the hardest thing about playing professionally overseas?

Will Taylor: The hardest thing (for me) about playing overseas is wanting to be home. The only time I feel like I’m in the states is when I’m on the court. The style of play is a bit slower but way more physical. I’m really enjoying playing here.

Fansmanship: What do you miss most about college?

Fansmanship: What is your favorite thing about Germany?

Fansmanship: How much German have you learned?

WT: I’ve learned a little Deutsche. I have a class every Wednesday which is pretty cool. I know the very basics….

Fansmanship: What are your goals in professional basketball?

WT: I really don’t know…I’m just blessed to still be playing basketball. I would love to play in the top league for a club in Spain, Italy, or Australia.

Will Taylor can be found on twitter @Wiltay52