Ohio State’s junkyard-dog forward who wins the dirty-work minutes
Kyle Young is the kind of Ohio State forward coaches trust when the game turns physical: high-motor, selfless, and built on rebounding, screen-setting, cutting, and rugged defense rather than flash. In his 2021-22 season, he averaged 8.2 points and 4.9 rebounds in 25 games, and reports repeatedly highlighted his “junkyard dog” mentality and willingness to dive for loose balls. The caution flag is durability—his career was repeatedly interrupted by injuries and concussion issues, so his value is as much about toughness and presence as box-score production.
