At roughly 10:30 am Saturday, Ricky Taylor will step upon a stage a Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena. One of 600 UTC graduates partaking in the university’s winter commencement ceremony, he will be handed a diploma.
After the names are called and families cheer, all the grads will settle into their seats for the remainder of the ceremony. Except Taylor. With a gown draped over his 6-foot-5 frame, the Mocs starting shooting guard will slip out a side door at McKenzie.
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