Jacob Young (basketball)

Jacob Michael Young (born September 21, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Halcones de Ciudad Obregón of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA). He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference. He also played for the Texas Longhorns and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Jacob Young
Young with Rutgers in 2020
No. 42 – Halcones de Ciudad Obregón
PositionPoint guard
LeagueCIBACOPA
Personal information
Born (1997-09-21) September 21, 1997
Houston, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolYates
(Houston, Texas)
College
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2023Memphis Hustle
2023Texas Legends
2023Maine Celtics
2023–presentHalcones de Ciudad Obregón

High school career

Young played basketball for Yates High School in Houston.[1] He was a two-time Class 5A All-State selection.[2] He committed to playing college basketball for Texas over offers from Baylor, Duquesne and Memphis.[3]

College career

Young struggled as a freshman at Texas, averaging 3.7 points per game and shooting 28 percent from the field.[4] In his sophomore season, he averaged 6.2 points per game, before transferring to Rutgers. He sat out for one year due to transfer rules.[5][6] As a junior, Young averaged 8.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.[7] He was suspended for one game for a violation of team rules; he pleaded guilty to reckless driving.[8] As a senior, Young averaged 14.1 points, 3.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game. On March 26, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft and entered the transfer portal.[9] On June 2, 2021, Young transferred to Oregon.[10]

Professional career

Memphis Hustle (2023)

On October 23, 2022, Young was named to the Memphis Hustle training camp roster via local tryout.[11] However, he did not make the final roster. On January 20, 2023, Young was reacquired by the Memphis Hustle.[12] On February 25, 2023, Young was waived.[13]

Texas Legends (2023)

On March 8, 2023, Young was acquired by the Texas Legends. He was waived four days later, after appearing in two games.[14]

Maine Celtics (2023)

On March 14, 2023, Young was acquired by the Maine Celtics.[15]

Halcones de Ciudad Obregón (2023–present)

On May 2, 2023, Young signed with the Halcones de Ciudad Obregón of the CIBACOPA, making his debut that night.[16]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Texas 33516.4.287.227.786.9.8.2.03.7
2017–18 Texas 30516.8.413.323.6821.7.7.7.06.2
2018–19 Rutgers Redshirt Redshirt
2019–20 Rutgers 30021.3.413.277.5912.71.91.0.08.5
2020–21 Rutgers 282030.1.469.369.7261.93.41.7.014.1
Career 1213020.9.412.295.6771.81.7.9.07.9

Personal life

Young's father, Michael, played college basketball for Houston, where he was a part of Phi Slama Jama, before embarking on a 14-year professional career in the NBA and other leagues. His older brother, Joe, was drafted into the NBA following a college career at Houston and Oregon. Another brother, Michael Jr., played college football at Houston. His sisters, Mayorca and Milan, were track and field athletes in college.[17]

References
  1. Serby, Steve (March 21, 2021). "Father of Rutgers star pulling for son to beat his alma mater". New York Post. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  2. "Jacob Young – Men's Basketball". University of Texas Athletics. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  3. Autullo, Ryan (October 12, 2016). "2016 PG Jacob Young, of Houston, commits to Texas". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  4. Moyle, Nick (March 14, 2018). "Jacob Young could be key for Texas in NCAA Tournament". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  5. "Texas sophomore guard Jacob Young to transfer". ESPN. March 22, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  6. Carino, Jerry (April 22, 2018). "Rutgers basketball: Texas transfer Jacob Young commits; point guard with pedigree". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  7. Deren, Bobby (November 18, 2020). "Jacob Young could be poised for even bigger season". 247Sports. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  8. Sargeant, Keith (June 15, 2020). "Rutgers basketball player Jacob Young has DWI charge dismissed, admits reckless driving". NJ.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  9. Fonseca, Brian (March 26, 2021). "Rutgers guard Jacob Young declares for NBA Draft, enters transfer portal". NJ.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  10. Prehm, Matt (June 2, 2021). "BREAKING: Oregon lands grad-transfer Jacob Young". 247Sports.com. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  11. "Memphis Hustle Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster". oursportscentral.com. October 23, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  12. "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  13. "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  14. "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  15. "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  16. "Regular Season Round 14: Obregon - Astros 122-121". LatinBasket.com. May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  17. Politi, Steve (March 19, 2021). "From Phi Slama Jama to Rutgers, Jacob Young's family is a March Madness fixture". NJ.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
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