MICHAEL YOUNG

                                                      MICHAEL YOUNG
              Michael Young :- born September 5, 1994 is an American basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was signed on a two-way contract with the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Pathers of the Atlantic Coast Conference.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 School championship. 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 Classicat 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 forwardin the nation by ESPN.
Image result for michael young ( BASKETBALL ) full information           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 2013 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.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.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.
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.


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