Korleone Young
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 31/12/1978
- Place of Birth: Wichita, Kansas (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 201
- Weight (KG): 97
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Hargrave Military Academy
- NBL DEBUT: 12/10/01
- AGE AT DEBUT: 22
- LAST NBL GAME: 12/10/01
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 22
- NBL History: Canberra 2003
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Young was born in Wichita, Kansas (USA) and attended Wichita East High School and Hargrave Military Academy (Virginia). As a senior at Hargrave, he decided to skip college and declare himself eligible for the 1998 NBA Draft. Hargrave’s then assistant coach, Kevin Keatts, said, “Normally, when a kid is thinking about something like this, you’ll hear about it. But with Korleone, it was a total surprise”.
Despite his status as a blue chip top college recruit, he slid in the draft. The Detroit Pistons decided to take a chance on Young, selecting him with their second-round pick (40th overall), but Young’s tenure with the team was very brief.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Korleone Young made his NBL debut with the Canberra Cannons at 22 years of age. He scored 11 points in his first game.
After NBA and CBA disappointments Young looked to continue his career overseas and signed with the NBL’s Canberra Cannons. With Canberra, Young averaged 27 points to become the 2001 NBL Preseason MVP, but he suffered a injury in the first game of the regular season and terminated his contract with the Cannons on January 9, 2002.
After his short EXPERIENCE with the Cannons Young attempted to realise his basketball potential with several other international times in Russia, China, Italy and Israel but was never able to deliver on the hype which accompanied his high school career.
Korleone Young played in one NBL game during the 2001-02 season, scoring 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 23 | Canberra | 12-18 (10) | 1 | 31.0 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 29% | 2 | 5 | 40% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 37% | 36% | 11 | Totals | 1 | 31 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | 37% | 36% | 11 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | 23 | Canberra | 12-18 (10) | 1 | 31.0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 14.0 | 29% | 2.0 | 5.0 | 40% | 1.0 | 2.0 | 50% | 37% | 36% | 11 | Total | 1 | 31.0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 14.0 | 28.6% | 0.3 | 40.0% | 2.0 | 5.0 | 50.0% | 37% | 36% | 11 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 11 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Korleone Young was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with pick #40 in the 1998 NBA Draft.
Young appeared in only three games at the end of the lockout-shortened 1999 season and scored 13 total points. The Pistons cut ties with Young soon afterwards because of an injury which limited his effectiveness, and despite summer-league stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, he never made another NBA roster.
Despite his status as a blue chip top college recruit, he slid in the draft. The Detroit Pistons decided to take a chance on Young, selecting him with their second-round pick (40th overall), but Youngs tenure with the team was very brief. He appeared in only three games at the end of the lockout-shortened 1999 season and scored 13 total points.
The Pistons cut ties with Young soon afterwards because of an injury which limited his effectiveness, and despite summer-league stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, he never made another NBA roster. Because of his failed NBA career, Youngs name was cited by many people who supported David Sterns eventual raising of the NBAs minimum draft age. Additionally, Youngs coaches questioned his work ethic and maturity.
After his NBA career fizzled, Young played for the Richmond Rhythm of the IBL, averaging 9.7 points and 3.2 rebounds during the 1999–2000 season. The next year, he played for the CBAs Rockford Lightning under coach and former NBA player Stacey King, with whom he averaged 18.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Stacey King praised Young as "probably the best player in the CBA" in February 2001, as Young was improving statistically.
Young played 3 games in the NBA. He averaged 4.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- June 24, 1998: Drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (40th pick) of the 1998 NBA Draft.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 70% | 88% | 0% | 93% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | 2 | 5 | 40.0% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 20 | Detroit | SF | 3 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 60% | 55% | Total | 3 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 50% | 1 | 4 | 25% | 2 | 2 | 100% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 20 | Detroit | SF | 3 | 0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 50% | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 60% | 55% | Total | 3 | 0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 50% | 0.3 | 1.3 | 25% | 0.7 | 0.7 | 100% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Russia - Avtodor (2003), Euras (2003–2004), Lokomotiv (2003–2004) | China - Heilongjiang Zhaozhou Fengshen (2003–2004, 2005) | Italy - LidoRose Roseto Basket (2005) | Israel - Bnei HaSharon (2006)
In 2003, Korleone Young began his overseas career in Russia with Avtodor Saratov. Across the 2003–04 period, he had stints in Russia with Euras and Lokomotiv Rostov, with Lokomotiv’s first season in Rostov-on-Don ending eighth in the regular season before the club was eliminated in the playoffs by eventual champion CSKA Moscow.
Young also played in China with Heilongjiang Zhaozhou Fengshen during 2003–04, and he returned to the same club again in 2005. In September 2005, he was waived by Italian club LidoRose Roseto Basket, and in September 2006 he joined Israel’s Bnei HaSharon but left before the season began.
AWARDS
- McDonald's All-American (1998)
- CBA blocks leader (2001)
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2× First-team Parade All-American (1997, 1998)
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