Jay E. Young (born September 22, 1964)[1] is an American basketball coach who is an assistant for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
He served as head coach of the Fairfield Stags men's basketball team from 2019 to 2023.
[2][3] A 1986 Marist College graduate, Young played lacrosse for the Red Foxes where he was an all-conference selection.
While with the Chargers he led them to a 78–66 record and two NCAA Division II Regional appearances.
[4] In 2006, Young joined Steve Pikiell's coaching staff at Stony Brook where he would stay for 11 seasons and be a part of four America East Conference regular season championships and one NCAA Tournament appearance in 2016.