Height: 6’1
Class: 2026
School: Mallard Creek
Travel Team: Garner Road
Freshman Season: 10.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 42% FG, 40% 3FG, 91% FT
What Was Recently Said:
The floor general for Mallard Creek was nothing short of incredible. At 6-foot-1, Young showcased a dynamic all-around identity while shining as a leader and tone-setter on both ends of the floor. He’s an effortless creator armed with a tight, crafty handle and excellent playmaking instincts. Young displays IQ in virtually every possible way, whether generating shots, defending opposing guards, or simply managing the game. He makes highlight-reel passes look routine while forcing opponents to respect his polished scoring three-level scoring ability at all times. Young can pretty much get any shot with the ball in his hands, but also moves really well as a cutter and applies phenomenal pressure as a spot-up threat. He converts highly difficult jumpers on a regular basis, yet also does a quality job of taking what the defense is giving him. There are really no weaknesses or deficiencies in his offensive game. On the other side of the ball, Young is able to cause a ton of problems for opponents. He’s a rugged, engaged defender with sharp anticipation and a terrific nose for the ball. Young forces turnovers at a high frequency and immediately turns them into scoring opportunities in transition. He also rebounds the ball well for his size/position. Definitely one of the top prospects in North Carolina’s Class of 2026, Young’s extremely smooth game should appeal to all types of Division I programs.
What To Expect:
Going forward, all signs point to Young having a massive breakout season and becoming one of the most coveted prospects across North Carolina. Already armed with multiple offers, his crafty, smooth, intelligent game should appeal to all types of college coaches. Young plays with such poise from the point guard position, showing incredible playmaking instincts, shot-making ability, and leadership by example. He controls the pace extremely well and actively hunts to put his teammates in favorable scoring positions. That being said, Young can also score at will. He’s a knockdown three-point shooter with excellent mechanics and the ability to consistently access clean looks off the bounce. Young is a reliable defender and useful rebounder who pushes the break properly in transition. It’s difficult to envision a scenario where someone watches Young and walks away feeling anything other than impressed. Expect him to continue trending upward over the foreseeable future, as he has the makings of a special player.