Michael Young (basketball, born 1994)

Michael Young
Young at Washington Wizards training camp in 2017
No. 2 – Cholet Basket
Position Power forward
League LNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (1994-09-05) September 5, 1994
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school St. Benedict's Prep
(Newark, New Jersey)
College Pittsburgh (2013–2017)
NBA draft 2017 / Undrafted
Playing career 2017–present
Career history
2017 Delaware 87ers
2017–2018 Northern Arizona Suns
2018 Leones de Ponce
2018–present Cholet Basket
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Third-team All-ACC (2016, 2017)

Michael Young (born September 5, 1994) is an American basketball player for Cholet Basket of the LNB Pro A.[1]Young played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Early years

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.[2]

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

    Freshman year

    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

    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

    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

    In the first four games of his senior year Young averaged 23 points per game and 8 rebounds per game leading Pitt to a 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 a 81-73 win over Penn State at the Never Forget Tribute Classic.[3]

    College statistics

    Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
    2013–14 Pittsburgh 363621.6.413.357.8174.10.90.40.46.0
    2014–15 Pittsburgh 343331.7.530.294.6937.31.30.80.613.4
    2015–16 Pittsburgh 333329.4.537.333.7776.92.30.50.315.7
    2016–17 Pittsburgh 333233.2.453.341.7786.82.70.80.619.6

    Professional career

    Washington Wizards / Delaware 87ers / Northern Arizona Suns (2017–2018)

    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.[4] 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.[5] Young remained under contract with the Wizards until January 3, 2018, when they waived his contract without playing a game for the team.[6] On January 6, 2018, the Northern Arizona Suns of the NBA G League announced they had acquired Young as a returning player.[7]

    Leones de Ponce (2018)

    On April 11, 2018, Leones de Ponce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional had announced their signing with Young.[8]

    Cholet Basket (2018–present)

    On July 30, 2018, Cholet Basket of the LNB Pro A had announced their signing with Young.

    References

    1. ↑ "Mike Young". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
    2. ↑ "Michael Young tells his story". Pitt Sports. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
    3. ↑ "Michael Young senior year success". ESPN. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
    4. ↑ "Wizards Sign Mike Young to Two-Way Contract". monumentalsportsnetwork.com. July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
    5. ↑ http://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com/news/wizards-transfer-two-way-player-mike-young-naz-suns/
    6. ↑ "Wizards assign McCullough to Wisconsin, waive Young". NBA.com. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
    7. ↑ "NAZ Suns Acquire Forward Mike Young". NBA.com. January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
    8. ↑ "Leones anuncian a su primer importado: Mike Young". leonesponcebsn.com (in Spanish). Leones de Ponce. April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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