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Michael Young (basketball, born 1994)

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Michael Young
Young at Washington Wizards training camp in 2017
No. 0 – Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters
PositionPower forward
LeagueKorean Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1994-09-05) September 5, 1994 (age 30)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Benedict's Prep
(Newark, New Jersey)
CollegePittsburgh (2013–2017)
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017Delaware 87ers
2017–2018Northern Arizona Suns
2018Leones de Ponce
2018–2019Cholet
2019Hebei Xianglan
2019Dijon
2020Hapoel Gilboa Galil
2020Al Nasr
2020–2021Ironi Nahariya
2021–2022Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
2022–2023Kawasaki Brave Thunders
2023–2024Bursaspor
2024Indios de Mayagüez
2024–presentAnyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Michael Young (born September 5, 1994) is an American basketball player for Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters of the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Young played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Early years

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Young went to St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey and graduated in 2013 where he led Saint Benedict's to the National High School Invitational and finished runner-up, and also the New Jersey Prep High. During his senior year he led his team to a No. 2 ranking from both USA Today and MaxPreps. He helped guide St. Benedicts to the NHSI National Championship they finished as the runner up when they lost to Montverde Academy in the championship game 65–67.

During his senior campaign he was invited to the Jordan Brand Classic at the Barclays Center where he put up 19 points. Young also attended more prestigious basketball camps including Reebok Breakout Challenge, Five Star camp, Adidas Uprising and Hoop Group Elite. Young finished his high school career with 1,445 points and was ranked as the 56th overall recruit in the nation and the 14th best power forward in the nation by ESPN.[1]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Michael Young
PF 		Duquesne, Pennsylvania St. Benedict's Prep 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Aug 4, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN grade: 87
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 15 (PF)   Rivals: 16 (PF)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2013 Player Commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  • "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.

College career

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Freshman year

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Young started all 36 games for the Panthers. He was named to the All-ACC Academic Team which he called a huge accomplishment and was extremely proud. He averaged 6 points, just over four rebounds per game and scored in double digits in five games during the season. He put up nine points and three rebounds during his first NCAA Tournament game vs the Colorado Buffaloes in the 2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament during the opening round and scored four points in a loss to the No. 1 seed Florida Gators in the third round.

Sophomore year

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During his sophomore year Young saw a huge increase in scored as earned All-ACC honorable mention by coaches in media, he averaged 13.4 points and 7.3 rebounds. He led the team in scored during 11 games and led in rebounding 17 times. He scored a season-high 27 points vs Chaminade Silverswords.

Junior year

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Young during his junior year scored 20 points or more 11 times and averaged 15.7 points per game and 7.3 rebounds per game. And received All-ACC Third team awards and other All-ACC honors as well. He ranked 13th in the ACC in scoring, 12th in rebounds and 5th in field goal percentage. He led the team in scored and FG percentage. He also had a then career high four double-doubles.

Senior year

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In the first four games of his senior year Young averaged 23 points per game and 8 rebounds per game leading Pitt to an 8–2 record. He scored a career high 30 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a 78–76 win over Marquette. And almost matched that total 20 days later when he score 29 points and 9 rebound en route to an 81–73 win over Penn State at the Never Forget Tribute Classic.[2]

College statistics

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 Pittsburgh 36 36 21.6 .413 .357 .817 4.1 0.9 0.4 0.4 6.0
2014–15 Pittsburgh 34 33 31.7 .530 .294 .693 7.3 1.3 0.8 0.6 13.4
2015–16 Pittsburgh 33 33 29.4 .537 .333 .777 6.9 2.3 0.5 0.3 15.7
2016–17 Pittsburgh 33 32 33.2 .453 .341 .778 6.8 2.7 0.8 0.6 19.6

Professional career

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Washington Wizards / G-League (2017–2018)

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After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Young was signed to a two-way contract by the Washington Wizards of the NBA. Under the terms of the deal, he was projected to split playing time between the Wizards and games in the G League under a designated spot best fitting Washington's area, since they did not hold a squad there at the time.[3] He had previously been assigned to the Delaware 87ers for four games earlier in the season before being assigned to the Northern Arizona Suns on November 13, 2017.[4] Young remained under contract with the Wizards until January 3, 2018, when they waived his contract without playing a game for the team.[5] On January 6, 2018, the Northern Arizona Suns of the NBA G League announced they had acquired Young as a returning player.[6]

Leones de Ponce (2018)

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On April 11, 2018, Young signed with Leones de Ponce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[7]

Cholet Basket (2018–2019)

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On July 30, 2018, Young signed with Cholet Basket of the LNB Pro A.[8]

JDA Dijon (2019)

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On July 23, 2019, Young signed with JDA Dijon Basket of the LNB Pro A.[9] On December 5, 2019, his contract has been terminated by his club.[10]

Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2020)

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On January 12, 2020, Young signed with Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli Premier League as an injury cover for Justin Tillman.[11] On January 18, 2020, Young recorded 19 points in his debut, while shooting 8-of-15 from the field, along with seven rebounds in a 96–80 win over Ironi Nes Ziona.[12] In 18 games, Young averaged 17.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, helping his team reach the semifinals.[13]

Al Nasr (2020)

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On August 25, 2020, Young signed with Al Nasr of the UAE National Basketball League.[13]

Ironi Nahariya (2020–2021)

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On December 1, 2020, Young signed with Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Premier League.[14] He averaged 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists per game.[15]

Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski (2021–2022)

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On July 21, 2021, Young signed with Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski of the Polish Basketball League.[15]

Bursaspor (2023–2024)

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On July 27, 2023, he signed with Bursaspor of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[16]

Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters (2024–present)

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On July 25, 2024, he signed with Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters of the Korean Basketball League.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Michael Young tells his story". Pitt Sports. December 1, 2016. Archived from the original on June 26, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "Michael Young senior year success". ESPN. December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Wizards Sign Mike Young to Two-Way Contract". monumentalsportsnetwork.com. July 5, 2017. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  4. ^ "Wizards Transfer Two-Way Player Mike Young to NAZ Suns".
  5. ^ "Wizards assign McCullough to Wisconsin, waive Young". NBA.com. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "NAZ Suns Acquire Forward Mike Young". NBA.com. January 6, 2018. Archived from the original on January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  7. ^ "Leones anuncian a su primer importado: Mike Young". leonesponcebsn.com (in Spanish). Leones de Ponce. April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  8. ^ "Mike Young signs with Cholet Basket". Sportando. July 30, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  9. ^ "Michael Young signs with JDA Dijon". Sportando. July 23, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  10. ^ "JDA Dijon signs Kulvietis, parts ways with Young". Sportando. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  11. ^ "Hapoel Galil Gilboa ink Michael Young". Sportando. January 12, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  12. ^ "Winner League, Game 16: Gilboa Galil Vs Nes Ziona". basket.co.il. January 18, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  13. ^ a b Madwar, Ahmad (August 25, 2020). "Michael Young (ex Galil Gilboa) agreed terms with Al Naser". Eurobasket. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  14. ^ "I.Nahariya signs Michael Young, ex Al Naser". Eurobasket. December 1, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  15. ^ a b "BM Slam Stal Ostrow announces Micheal Young". Sportando. July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  16. ^ @BsBasketbol (July 27, 2023). "Welcome Michael Young" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "'명예회복' 노리는 정관장, 유럽무대 누빈 빅맨 마이클 영 영입. 외인선수 구성 완료". 조선일보. July 25, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
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