James Young is an American professional basketball player for Treviso Basket of the Lega Basket Serie A. He played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before being selected with the 17th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He spent the majority of his rookie NBA season playing in the NBA Development League for the Celtics' affiliate team, the Maine Red Claws. In 2019-20 he was the top scorer in the Israel Basketball Premier League, with an average of 20.5 points per game.
Young with the Boston Celtics in 2017
Young slashes for a layup in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Young with the Celtics in 2014
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball program is the men's college basketball team of the University of Kentucky. It has eight NCAA championships, the best all-time winning percentage, and the most all-time victories. The Wildcats compete in the Southeastern Conference and are coached by Mark Pope.
Carey Spicer was an All-American for the Wildcats in 1929 and 1931.
Adolph Rupp accepts the 1948 NCAA championship trophy.
Rick Robey, James Lee and Jack Givens celebrate winning the 1978 title.
Rupp Arena in 2020