David Young (basketball)

David Young (born August 18, 1981) is an American basketball player who graduated from Xavier University and North Carolina Central University and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2004 NBA Draft. He was signed to a contract but waived a month later, before he played in any NBA games.

David Young
Personal information
Born (1981-08-18) August 18, 1981
New Castle, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
High schoolNew Castle (New Castle, Pennsylvania)
College
NBA draft2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Playing career2004–2016
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
Career history
2004–2005Fayetteville Patriots
2005–2006Scandone Avellino
2006Budućnost Podgorica
2006–2007Dinamo Sassari
2007Criollos de Caguas
2007Pau-Orthez
2008Rethymno Aegean
2008–2009Aisin Seahorses
2009Scafati Basket
2010Trikala 2000
2010–2011Jilin Northeast Tigers
2011San Miguel Beermen
2012Cañeros de la Romana

Career

He played the 2009-2010 season in Trikala 2000 in the Greek League. He has played professionally in Italy for Air Avellino (2005–2006) and Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Serie A2, 2006–2007) and also in the Greek League with Rethymno. In 2007/08 season, he joined France's Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez.[1] Subsequent to his stint with the Seattle SuperSonics, David played for the NBA's Developmental League (D-League) where he finished the season second in scoring with 18.5ppg.[2] In March 2011, Young signed with a Philippine Basketball Association team, the San Miguel Beermen.[3]

Young is a graduate of New Castle High School in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He has a degree in Criminal Justice from Xavier University. He has one daughter. He is the brother-in-law of Leon Washington, a former player for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

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