[2][3] Young played college basketball at Saint Mary's alongside Matthew Dellavedova from 2009 to 2013.
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.
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.
[1] After graduating from college, Young returned to Australia and joined the Cairns Taipans on a two-year deal.
The 2018 season saw Young earn QBL All-League Team honours for his 22.7 points and league-leading 12 rebounds per game.