'13 PF - James Young (Kentucky Verbal)

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Small forward
Troy, Michigan
Troy

Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 200 lbs

Ohio State has offered.

Also holds offers from Michigan and Michigan State.

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Young enjoying his run of success

The nation's No. 9 player in the class of 2013 James Young thought that he would have success in the EYBL. The 6-foot-6 small forward was coming off of a gigantic junior year and had been feeling good about his spring workouts. Still, he never figured that things would go as well as they have.

"It's surprised me a lot," said Young of his success. "There's a lot of good players out here and to see that my talent is good enough to play well against these guys has been a good thing."

The product of Troy (Mich.) High hasn't just played well in the EYBL, he's been flat-out dominant at times playing with The Family

He's a strong and physical wing who can slash to the rim. He finishes very well in transition and he's become a pretty money jump-shooter who defenders can't afford to give an open look to. Young says that he likes to play physical and because of that he's happy to be seen as more of a small forward than a shooting guard.

"I really see myself as a three," said Young. "I could play the two but I prefer being a three man. I like to size up the bigger guys and take them off the dribble and be physical.

According to Young, he's generated offers from Providence, Ohio State, Michigan State and Missouri while Kansas and Kentucky rate high on his list without having yet offered. Young says that the 2012 National Champions -- who have watched him plenty in Hampton -- are his current leaders.

"Kentucky is my favorite," said Young. "I like the offense and how they play and how Coach Cal coaches it all."

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KENTUCKY CHECKS OUT JAMES YOUNG AT EYBL – BOO WILLIAMS

April 29, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment

by Alex Schwartz

HAMPTON, Va. — In a 2013 class that is very strong at the top, James Young is one of the best of bunch. The 6-foot-5 small forward out of Troy (MI) is an elite scorer and he continues to develop as a player.

NBE Sports spoke with Young on Saturday at the Nike EYBL after he led The Family to a convincing win against the Tennessee Travelers.

Young only listed scholarship offers from just Michigan State, Ohio State and Providence, though he did note that there are a “couple others” he could not remember. Additionally, Young said he is receiving interest from Kentucky.

The Michigander grew up a fan of UK and said that Wildcats are his favorite right now.

“I love the offensive system,” Young said of what appeals to him about UK. “[John] Calipari is a good coach. I like the way they play offense and defense, and it’s a good educational school too.”

Calipari has only been in Lexington, Ky. for three years. So, why did Young like UK growing up even before Coach Cal got there?

“I must watched them growing up,” Young said. “I just always liked them. I liked how their offense is. They like to win [and] that’s something I like to do.”

Calipari was at Young’s game on Saturday night, something that did not go unnoticed by the athletic scorer.

“It means a lot, it’s a blessing,” Young said. “Not every kid gets that.”

Despite his interest in the reigning national champion, Young admits that there is some local pull to go to Michigan State.

“Yeah, I do [feel that],” Young said. “A lot of my friends, family, they want me to say home, attend Michigan State. I don’t know.”

Young, who compares his game to that of James Harden, spoke about the type of player he is.

“My strongest point is definitely getting to the hole,” Young said. “A lot of guys don’t know how to handle [me being left handed].”

Young said that his right hand is the weakest part of his game at this point.

Young has some work to do in the classroom...........

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Video: No. 9 PF James Young 2013..............

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Spiece: Top Performers...........The weekend at the Spiece Run N Slam was absolutely loaded with talent. James Young and Quentin Snider were instrumental in helping their teams, but they weren't the only ones who really stood out.

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Young Putting Up Big Numbers.....Troy, Mich., wing James Young has been excelling on the AAU circuit for The Family. Kentucky, Ohio State, Michigan State, Arizona and others are recruiting Young.

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Young's recruitment picking up steam............While James Young's recruitment has been picking up, he's still waiting on the one he most wants - Kentucky. Eric Bossi has more in this week's Whispers column.

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Young keeping things open.................Five-star wing James Young continues to add offers and has been as impressive as any player in the country through the month of June.


Note: Young indicates Ohio State is recruiting him real hard.

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Young, now with an offer, still high on UK............LAS VEGAS - Five-star James Young was happy and surprised to get a UK offer last month.