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'''Mitchell Young''' (born 6 August 1990) is an Australian professional basketball player |
'''Mitchell Young''' (born 6 August 1990) is an Australian former professional basketball player who last played for the [[Cairns Taipans]] He played four years of college basketball for [[Saint Mary's College of California]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Young grew up playing for the [[Logan Thunder (QBL)|Logan Thunder]] Junior Basketball Club<ref name=stmarys>{{cite web|title=Mitchell Young Bio|url=http://www.smcgaels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204809573|work=smcgaels.com|accessdate=30 August 2015| |
Young grew up playing for the [[Logan Thunder (QBL)|Logan Thunder]] Junior Basketball Club<ref name=stmarys>{{cite web|title=Mitchell Young Bio|url=http://www.smcgaels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204809573|work=smcgaels.com|accessdate=30 August 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924102855/http://www.smcgaels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204809573|archivedate=24 September 2015}}</ref> before attending the [[Australian Institute of Sport]], where he played for the [[Australian Institute of Sport#SEABL program|program's SEABL team]] between 2007 and 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Past Athletes|work=ausport.gov.au|url=http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sports/basketball/athletes/past_athletes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212073754/http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sports/basketball/athletes/past_athletes|archivedate=12 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194502005&client=1-3363-150604-148539-4362809|title=Player statistics for Mitchell Young – SEABL|work=SportsTG.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724070302/http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194502005&client=1-3363-150604-148539-4362809|archivedate=24 July 2019}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Young played college basketball at [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Saint Mary's]] alongside [[Matthew Dellavedova]] from 2009 to 2013.<ref name=Crocs>{{cite web|title=Crocs Announce Young as First Signing|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/nbl-team-news/crocs-announce-young-as-first-signing/|work=NBL.com.au|accessdate=30 August 2015|date=11 June 2015| |
Young played college basketball at [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Saint Mary's]] alongside [[Matthew Dellavedova]] from 2009 to 2013.<ref name=Crocs>{{cite web|title=Crocs Announce Young as First Signing|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/nbl-team-news/crocs-announce-young-as-first-signing/|work=NBL.com.au|accessdate=30 August 2015|date=11 June 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193842/http://www.nbl.com.au/nbl-team-news/crocs-announce-young-as-first-signing/|archivedate=4 March 2016}}</ref> In his freshman year, Young registered 3.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game. He increased those numbers to 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore and led the [[West Coast Conference]] in field goal percentage. He was named the WCC Co-Player of the Week on 27 December 2010. Young averaged 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and shot .607 from the field as a junior but was hampered by injuries to his groin and foot. As a senior, Young averaged 7.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and started all 35 games.<ref name="stmarys" /> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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After graduating from college, Young returned to Australia and joined the [[Cairns Taipans]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taipans sign St Mary's {{sic|poduct|nolink=y}} Mitchell Young|url=http://andthefoul.net/archives/6094|work=andthefoul.net|date=14 May 2013| |
After graduating from college, Young returned to Australia and joined the [[Cairns Taipans]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taipans sign St Mary's {{sic|poduct|nolink=y}} Mitchell Young|url=http://andthefoul.net/archives/6094|work=andthefoul.net|date=14 May 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614064803/http://andthefoul.net/archives/6094|archivedate=14 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Taipans sign Aussie Mitchell Young out of St Mary’s College|url=http://www.taipans.com/article/id/1tq5nzpymu00h1t3bsut1i9jg4|work=taipans.com|date=14 May 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515060313/http://www.taipans.com/article/id/1tq5nzpymu00h1t3bsut1i9jg4|archivedate=15 May 2013}}</ref> In 60 games for the Taipans over two seasons, he averaged 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.<ref name=nbl>{{cite web|title=Player statistics for Mitchell Young – NBL|url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=197036558&client=0-189-88243-327335-19755588|work=FoxSportsPulse.com|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref> During the 2014 off-season, he played for the Cairns Marlins in the [[Queensland Basketball League]].<ref name=qbl>{{cite web|title=Player statistics for Mitchell Young – QBL |url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=198079012&client=1-4144-69426-360827-23661694 |work=FoxSportsPulse.com |accessdate=19 September 2015 |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919133425/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=198079012&client=1-4144-69426-360827-23661694 |archivedate=19 September 2015 }}</ref> In 2015, he played for the [[Logan Thunder (QBL)|Logan Thunder]] QBL team for the first time.<ref name="qbl" /> |
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After playing for the [[Townsville Crocodiles]] during the [[2015–16 NBL season]],<ref name=Crocs/> Young spent the next two NBL seasons with the [[Brisbane Bullets]].<ref>{{cite web|title=YOUNG GUNS JOIN BRISBANE BULLETS|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/young-guns-join-brisbane-bullets/|work=NBL.com.au|accessdate=29 April 2016|date=29 April 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/logan/brisbane-bullets-mitch-young-eager-to-play-in-front-of-home-crowd-in-logan/news-story/6752318c2d8fc036299319f02b680beb Brisbane Bullets’ Mitch Young eager to play in front of home crowd in Logan]</ref> In 2016, 2017,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/southeast/a-rivalry-will-be-renewed-as-two-powerhouse-basketball-clubs-clash-to-open-the-qbl-season/news-story/0d4def2484d5f4a9424d971302faabdd |title=A rivalry will be renewed as two powerhouse basketball clubs clash to open the QBL season |work=CourierMail.com.au |date=29 April 2017 |accessdate=29 April 2017}}</ref> and 2018, Young played for the Logan Thunder in the QBL. The 2018 season saw Young earn QBL All-League Team honours for his 22.7 points and league-leading 12 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://qbl.basketballqld.com.au/2018-qbl-season-review/ | title=2018 QBL Season Review | work=qbl.basketballqld.com.au | date=29 August 2018 | accessdate=29 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://qbl.basketballqld.com.au/2018-qbl-award-winners/ | title=2018 QBL Award Winners | work=qbl.basketballqld.com.au | accessdate=29 August 2018}}</ref> |
After playing for the [[Townsville Crocodiles]] during the [[2015–16 NBL season]],<ref name=Crocs/> Young spent the next two NBL seasons with the [[Brisbane Bullets]].<ref>{{cite web|title=YOUNG GUNS JOIN BRISBANE BULLETS|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/young-guns-join-brisbane-bullets/|work=NBL.com.au|accessdate=29 April 2016|date=29 April 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/logan/brisbane-bullets-mitch-young-eager-to-play-in-front-of-home-crowd-in-logan/news-story/6752318c2d8fc036299319f02b680beb Brisbane Bullets’ Mitch Young eager to play in front of home crowd in Logan]</ref> In 2016, 2017,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/southeast/a-rivalry-will-be-renewed-as-two-powerhouse-basketball-clubs-clash-to-open-the-qbl-season/news-story/0d4def2484d5f4a9424d971302faabdd |title=A rivalry will be renewed as two powerhouse basketball clubs clash to open the QBL season |work=CourierMail.com.au |date=29 April 2017 |accessdate=29 April 2017}}</ref> and 2018, Young played for the Logan Thunder in the QBL. The 2018 season saw Young earn QBL All-League Team honours for his 22.7 points and league-leading 12 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://qbl.basketballqld.com.au/2018-qbl-season-review/ | title=2018 QBL Season Review | work=qbl.basketballqld.com.au | date=29 August 2018 | accessdate=29 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://qbl.basketballqld.com.au/2018-qbl-award-winners/ | title=2018 QBL Award Winners | work=qbl.basketballqld.com.au | accessdate=29 August 2018}}</ref> |
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Young returned to the Cairns Taipans for the [[2018–19 NBL season]].<ref>[http://nbl.com.au/news/article/42810-mitch-young-returns-to-cairns Mitch Young Returns to Cairns Taipans]</ref> In July 2019, he announced his retirement from the NBL after six seasons and 163 games.<ref>{{cite web|author=NBL|url=https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1153800342678593537|title=BIG shoutout to one of the NBL's good guys...|work=Twitter|date=24 July 2019| |
Young returned to the Cairns Taipans for the [[2018–19 NBL season]].<ref>[http://nbl.com.au/news/article/42810-mitch-young-returns-to-cairns Mitch Young Returns to Cairns Taipans]</ref> In July 2019, he announced his retirement from the NBL after six seasons and 163 games.<ref>{{cite web|author=NBL|url=https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1153800342678593537|title=BIG shoutout to one of the NBL's good guys...|work=Twitter|date=24 July 2019|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724063236/https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1153800342678593537|archivedate=24 July 2019}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Young's parents are Graham and Julie Young, and he has two younger brothers, Billy and Zach. Young majored in [[business administration]] at Saint Mary's.<ref name=stmarys/> |
Young's parents are Graham and Julie Young, and he has two younger brothers, Billy and Zach. Young majored in [[business administration]] at Saint Mary's.<ref name=stmarys/> |
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In July 2019, Young was appointed general manager of [[Logan Thunder (QBL)|Logan Basketball]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Anderson | first=Rowan | url=https://pickandroll.com.au/mitch-young-talks-nbl-retirement-and-the-transition-from-court-time-to-board-room/ | title=Mitch Young talks NBL retirement, and transition from court time to board room | work=pickandroll.com.au | date=3 August 2019 | accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Brisbane Bullets players]] |
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[[Category:Cairns Taipans players]] |
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[[Category:Power forwards |
[[Category:Power forwards]] |
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[[Category:Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball players]] |
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[[Category:Townsville Crocodiles players]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:01, 21 May 2024
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Position | Power forward |
League | Queensland Basketball League |
Personal information | |
Born | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales | 6 August 1990
Nationality | Australian |
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Brisbane State (Brisbane, Queensland) |
College | Saint Mary's (2009–2013) |
NBA draft | 2013: undrafted |
Playing career | 2007–present |
Career history | |
2007–2009 | Australian Institute of Sport |
2013–2015 | Cairns Taipans |
2014 | Cairns Marlins |
2015–present | Logan Thunder |
2015–2016 | Townsville Crocodiles |
2016–2018 | Brisbane Bullets |
2018–2019 | Cairns Taipans |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Mitchell Young (born 6 August 1990) is an Australian former professional basketball player who last played for the Cairns Taipans He played four years of college basketball for Saint Mary's College of California.
Early life
[edit]Young grew up playing for the Logan Thunder Junior Basketball Club[1] before attending the Australian Institute of Sport, where he played for the program's SEABL team between 2007 and 2009.[2][3]
College career
[edit]Young played college basketball at Saint Mary's alongside Matthew Dellavedova from 2009 to 2013.[4] In his freshman year, Young registered 3.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game. He increased those numbers to 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore and led the West Coast Conference in field goal percentage. He was named the WCC Co-Player of the Week on 27 December 2010. Young averaged 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and shot .607 from the field as a junior but was hampered by injuries to his groin and foot. As a senior, Young averaged 7.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and started all 35 games.[1]
Professional career
[edit]After graduating from college, Young returned to Australia and joined the Cairns Taipans on a two-year deal.[5][6] In 60 games for the Taipans over two seasons, he averaged 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.[7] During the 2014 off-season, he played for the Cairns Marlins in the Queensland Basketball League.[8] In 2015, he played for the Logan Thunder QBL team for the first time.[8]
After playing for the Townsville Crocodiles during the 2015–16 NBL season,[4] Young spent the next two NBL seasons with the Brisbane Bullets.[9][10] In 2016, 2017,[11] and 2018, Young played for the Logan Thunder in the QBL. The 2018 season saw Young earn QBL All-League Team honours for his 22.7 points and league-leading 12 rebounds per game.[12][13]
Young returned to the Cairns Taipans for the 2018–19 NBL season.[14] In July 2019, he announced his retirement from the NBL after six seasons and 163 games.[15]
Personal life
[edit]Young's parents are Graham and Julie Young, and he has two younger brothers, Billy and Zach. Young majored in business administration at Saint Mary's.[1]
In July 2019, Young was appointed general manager of Logan Basketball.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Mitchell Young Bio". smcgaels.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "Past Athletes". ausport.gov.au. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Player statistics for Mitchell Young – SEABL". SportsTG.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Crocs Announce Young as First Signing". NBL.com.au. 11 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "Taipans sign St Mary's poduct [sic] Mitchell Young". andthefoul.net. 14 May 2013. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013.
- ^ "Taipans sign Aussie Mitchell Young out of St Mary's College". taipans.com. 14 May 2013. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013.
- ^ "Player statistics for Mitchell Young – NBL". FoxSportsPulse.com. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Player statistics for Mitchell Young – QBL". FoxSportsPulse.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "YOUNG GUNS JOIN BRISBANE BULLETS". NBL.com.au. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ^ Brisbane Bullets’ Mitch Young eager to play in front of home crowd in Logan
- ^ "A rivalry will be renewed as two powerhouse basketball clubs clash to open the QBL season". CourierMail.com.au. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "2018 QBL Season Review". qbl.basketballqld.com.au. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ "2018 QBL Award Winners". qbl.basketballqld.com.au. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ Mitch Young Returns to Cairns Taipans
- ^ NBL (24 July 2019). "BIG shoutout to one of the NBL's good guys..." Twitter. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019.
- ^ Anderson, Rowan (3 August 2019). "Mitch Young talks NBL retirement, and transition from court time to board room". pickandroll.com.au. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
External links
[edit]- Mitchell Young at crocodiles.com.au
- Mitchell Young at brisbanebullets.com.au
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Australian men's basketball players
- Australian expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Brisbane Bullets players
- Cairns Taipans players
- Power forwards
- Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball players
- Townsville Crocodiles players
- Summer World University Games medalists in basketball
- FISU World University Games silver medalists for Australia
- Medalists at the 2013 Summer Universiade
- People from Coffs Harbour
- Basketball players from New South Wales
- Sportsmen from New South Wales
- People educated at Brisbane State High School