2011-12 Razorbacks
BJ Young
Guard • 6-3 • 175 • Freshman • HS St. Louis, Mo. (McCluer North)
ARKANSAS
#11
2011-12 Preview:
Rated the No. 16 player in the nation by ESPN ... combo guard that is known for his scoring ability ... tabbed as an impact newcomer by Sporting News’ College Basketball preview and top newcomer by Lindy’s Sports College Basketball preview ... according to Coach Anderson “a ball of fire, just has a knack to score, tremendous first step, pretty athletic when he gets to the basket, need to work to use his quickness on the defensive side of the ball, wants to win, a competitor.”
In High School:
Named Athlete of the Year, MVP, all-tournament and all-state as a senior ... averaged 30.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game his final year at McCluer North ... career highs of 45 points, 16 rebounds, 16 assists and five steals ... scored more than 2,000 points in his prep career ... led McCluer North to a 6A state championship as a senior and to the elite 8 as a sophomore ... rated the No. 16 player in the nation by ESPN, No. 25 by Rivals and No. 22 by Scout.com ... signed with the Razorbacks after also considering Baylor, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Marquette and N.C. State.
Personal:
Son of Floyd Bell and Charrallotte Young … born May 26, 1993 … he is enrolled in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
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