Jaydon Young - College Basketball News & Rumors

Carolina Insider Podcast: Blue-White Game Recap, Football vs. Clemson Reactions, Jaydon Young Joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas recap UNC Basketball's Blue-White scrimmage (1:55). Former UNC WR Joe...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 2025-26 UNC Basketball Roster Preview: Jaydon Young UNC Basketball added depth with shooting guard Jadon Young's transfer from Virginia Tech. Young's...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - How Jaydon Young fits into UNC Basketball's rotation Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss North Carolina transfer guard Jaydon Young,...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

How Does Jaydon Young FIT Into UNC's Rotation This Season?! | Lookahead Series As we conclude Jaydon Young Week here at TarHeel247, we discuss how Virginia Tech transfer guard Jaydon Young may fit in this season at Nort...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jaydon Young's 6 Best Games And What They Might Mean Jaydon Young came on strong late last season at Virginia Tech, but now he's at North Carolina, so we looked at his six best games and what t...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Late-season surge capped off new Tar Heel Jaydon Young's time with Virginia Tech basketball It took a while, but Jaydon Young found his groove late last season. The then-sophomore guard for...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

UNC Guard Jaydon Young By The Numbers As we continue Jaydon Young Week here at TarHeel247, we dive into his numbers at Virginia Tech breaking them down into different categories.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scouting Jaydon Young: Pick & Roll Impact Inside Carolina reviewed film of the incoming transfer in the ACC last season to pinpoint how he can be most effective in Chapel Hill.

JUNE 26, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jaydon Young, North Carolina native, joining UNC basketball. What can Tar Heels expect? Virginia Tech transfer Jaydon Young, a North Carolina native, is set to play for UNC basketball next season. What does Young bring to the Ta...

MAY 7, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Jaydon Young UNC Commitment Q&A: 'You're Getting a Competitor' The newest Tar Heel talked about the process that led him to UNC and how he'll fit in Chapel Hill.

APRIL 28, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Transfers to North Carolina Young will transfer to North Carolina, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact The guard spent the first two seasons of his college career at Virginia Tech, where he took a big step forward in his sophomore year. In 2024-2025, Young averaged 8.1 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists. He'll now look to immediately push for playing time in Chapel Hill.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Young will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to The Portal Report.

Impact Before mid-March, Young never entered the NCAA's transfer portal. It seems like he is looking to strike while his stock is hot, as he was a regular part of Virginia Tech's starting lineup for March games. Young averaged 15.0 points, and he may finish it committed to a new program with two years of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cal rallies to beat Virginia Tech 82-73 in double OT in 1st round of ACC Tournament

Andrej Stojakovic scored 29, Mady Sissoko and Rytis Petraitis posted double-doubles and California rallied to beat Virginia Tech 82-73 in double overtime in the first round of the...

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Virginia Tech plays Cal in ACC Tournament

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 11 Clemson hosts Virginia Tech following Zackery's 21-point game

No. 11 Clemson hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies after Jaeden Zackery scored 21 points in Clemson's 78-69 win against the Boston College Eagles

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

North Carolina rolls to season-high 6th straight win, beats Virginia Tech behind season-high 15 3s

Ven-Allen Lubin collected his first double-double as a Tar Heel and Ian Jackson hit five of North Carolina’s season-high 15 3-pointers while scoring 19 points in a 91-59 victory ov...

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Virginia Tech faces North Carolina following Young's 26-point showing

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Young leads Virginia Tech against North Carolina after 26-point outing

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Shines in spot start Saturday Young accumulated 26 points (10-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three assists over 40 minutes during Saturday's 101-95 OT victory over Syracuse.

Impact Young started for the first time since Jan. 18, and there's no question he found a way to make an impact since he posted his second-best scoring mark of the season. Young has scored in double digits in his last three outings, and given his recent offensive surge, he should remain in the first unit when the Hokies take on UNC on Tuesday.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech scores 101 points in OT win over Syracuse Jaydon Young, Ben Hammond and Jaden Schutt combined for 67 points.

MARCH 2, 2025 • NEWSADVANCE.COM

Hammond, Young lead Virginia Tech to come-from-behind 101-95 OT win over Syracuse

Freshman Ben Hammond had a career-high 21 points off the bench, he and Jaydon Young combined for 15 points in overtime, and Virginia Tech outlasted Syracuse 101-95

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Added to starting five Young will start Saturday against Syracuse.

Impact It'll be Young's seventh start this season and his first since Jan. 18. The sophomore has been productive off the bench for the Hokies, averaging 7.1 points across 20.3 minutes in 28 games this year.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech and Syracuse face off in conference showdown

Virginia Tech hosts Syracuse in a matchup of ACC teams

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Young scores 27 points, Burnham sparks large run in 2nd half to help Virginia Tech beat Miami 81-68

Jaydon Young scored 27 points, Ben Burnham added 14 and the pair combined for six 3-pointers in the second half to help Virginia Tech beat Miami 81-68

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Productive off bench in loss Young ended with 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 75-63 loss to Michigan.

Impact The Hokies didn't have their best performance Monday and were limited to just 63 total points, but Young was one of the few standout performers despite coming off the bench. The sophomore was one of two players who scored in double digits in this one, with Tobi Lawal, who scored 14 points, being the other.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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