Taj Gibson is an African American basketball power forward for the USC Trojans men's basketball team.

Gibson played at Calvary Christian in San Fernando, Calif., following two seasons at Stoneridge Prep in Tarzana, Calif. Calvary Christian ended up having an abbreviated season, just competing in the Prep Stars of North America tournament held in London,Canada, where Gibson helped lead them to the consolation championship. As a sophomore and junior at Stoneridge Prep, Gibson averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks per game. Began his high school career at Telecommunications High in Brooklyn, N.Y. Was invited to the NBPA Top 100 Camp prior to his senior season and finished fourth in scoring with a 17.1 average for the week. Gibson was rated the seventh-best power forward and the 32nd player overall by RivalsHoops.

Gibson, plays at the University of Southern California. As one of the oldest freshmen in the country at age 22 in 2007 he was named to the Pac-10 All freshman team. Hoops vibe ranks him as the 18th and Draft Express has Gibson as the 17th best pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He helped beat rival UCLA in 2008.