Troy University Athletics
2019-20 Basketball (M) Roster
Roster
Small, Tahj

Jersey Number 4
Tahj Small
- Position:
- G
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 195
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Durham, NC
- High School:
- Mount Zion Prep
- Prev School:
- Moberly, CC
Bio
2019-20 (Junior):
• Played in 29 games, making 14 total starts
• Averaged 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds
• Scored in double-figures six times
• Scored 10 points on an efficient 4-of-5 shooting at ULM (Jan. 2)
• Added 11 points and 4 rebounds, hitting 3-of-4 3-pointers at Arkansas State (Jan. 11)
• Contributed 10 points and 6 rebounds in Troy’s 75-65 victory over Georgia State (Jan. 25)
• Added 11 points and 5 rebounds against Arkansas State (Jan. 25)
• Scored a career-best 12 points, recorded 8 rebounds and dished out five assists against South Alabama (Feb. 7)
• Added 12 points and 9 rebounds against ULM (Feb. 13).
Prior to Troy (Moberly Area CC):
• Averaged 14.3 points per game, shooting 45 percent from the floor
• Averaged 6.3 rebounds per game and 1.8 assists per game
• Named an All-District and All-Conference selection
• Made a team-best 93 three pointers
• Started 33 out of 35 games, scoring over 20 points six times
• Scored a career-best 30 points in a victory over State Fair Community College, hitting seven three-pointers
• Led Moberly to a Conference and District Championship.
High School:
• Played at Northern High School (2013-15) before landing at the Carlisle School for one season (2015-16)
• Concluded his high school career at Word of God Christian Academy
• Named an All-Conference player, averaging 15.0 points per game and 5.0 rebound.
Personal:
• Tahj Small
• Born Apr. 10, 1998, in Alexandria, Va.
• Son of Tonya Little and Joseph McCauley
• Both of his parents are social workers
• Has two sisters Kyra and Camryn Small.
• Played in 29 games, making 14 total starts
• Averaged 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds
• Scored in double-figures six times
• Scored 10 points on an efficient 4-of-5 shooting at ULM (Jan. 2)
• Added 11 points and 4 rebounds, hitting 3-of-4 3-pointers at Arkansas State (Jan. 11)
• Contributed 10 points and 6 rebounds in Troy’s 75-65 victory over Georgia State (Jan. 25)
• Added 11 points and 5 rebounds against Arkansas State (Jan. 25)
• Scored a career-best 12 points, recorded 8 rebounds and dished out five assists against South Alabama (Feb. 7)
• Added 12 points and 9 rebounds against ULM (Feb. 13).
Prior to Troy (Moberly Area CC):
• Averaged 14.3 points per game, shooting 45 percent from the floor
• Averaged 6.3 rebounds per game and 1.8 assists per game
• Named an All-District and All-Conference selection
• Made a team-best 93 three pointers
• Started 33 out of 35 games, scoring over 20 points six times
• Scored a career-best 30 points in a victory over State Fair Community College, hitting seven three-pointers
• Led Moberly to a Conference and District Championship.
High School:
• Played at Northern High School (2013-15) before landing at the Carlisle School for one season (2015-16)
• Concluded his high school career at Word of God Christian Academy
• Named an All-Conference player, averaging 15.0 points per game and 5.0 rebound.
Personal:
• Tahj Small
• Born Apr. 10, 1998, in Alexandria, Va.
• Son of Tonya Little and Joseph McCauley
• Both of his parents are social workers
• Has two sisters Kyra and Camryn Small.
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