Derrick Taylor of Hinesville was named the basketball official of the year during the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s 74th annual award and 12th annual hall of fame ceremony June 1-2 in Dalton.
He received the award from Earl Etheridge, athletic administrator of the city of Savannah, and Alan Smith, the association’s executive director. Taylor has been an official for 24 years and is a member of the Hinesville Officials Association.
Taylor also officiates college basketball in the Southern and Big South conferences.