TJ is making his own name for himself now. You can tell basketball is in his genes when you watch him play. A long, smooth athlete. Attacks the rim and has a really good-looking shot that will continue to develop. You can see the potential based on how productive he is already.

Thad Young is developing next-level fundamentals that heavily impact the game through motor, toughness, and a strong feel for basketball, the type of player coaches truly value. Every play is met with full effort as Young competes with urgency and consistently makes winning plays that don’t always show up in the box score. Offensively, he thrives scoring off straight-line drives, rim pressure, timely cuts, transition lanes, and second-chance opportunities. He battles on the glass and isn’t afraid to do the dirty work.

Thad Young Jr. was an active defender with quick hands, constantly swiping at the ball and generating deflections in the passing lanes and even on inbounds throws. Offensively, Young got downhill consistently, blowing by defenders with a quick first step and penetrating the lane like a stampede. When Young attacked, he collapsed the defense in a hurry and forced rotations.

Thaddeus Young Jr. possesses a very natural feel for the game on both ends of the floor, consistently displaying high-level instincts, awareness, and productivity. His length operates as a cheat code, giving him a unique advantage in nearly every phase of play. Offensively, he’s able to extend finishes, scoring over, under, inside, and outside of contesting hands at the rim with body control and touch. That same length allows him to be an effective rebounder as well, covering ground quickly, and attacking the glass with a wide reach. Defensively, Young showcases elite versatility, commitment, and determination, showcase by the switch-ability to defend across multiple positions, closing space with long strides, while using his wingspan to disrupt passing lanes or alter shots at the rim.