Kristian Young’s steady two-way savvy keeps UIC’s engine humming
In the 2024-25 season, Kristian Young was a reliable lead guard for UIC, appearing in all 33 games and starting 27 while contributing 3.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, with a reputation for durability and high basketball IQ. She is a program record-holder in assists and games played, and the knock on her game is not effort—it’s impact: she brings toughness, veteran poise, and defensive value that don’t always show up in the scoring column. If you want a composed, battle-tested guard who makes teammates better and never seems rattled, Young is absolutely the kind of fit that helps win close games.
