High-Impact Freshman Forward Transferring to Northeastern with Elite High School Pedigree
Brayden Young, a 6'9" freshman forward from Houston, TX, is a high-intensity, defensive-minded player transferring from Loyola Chicago to Northeastern, where his elite high school intensity (averaging 10 PPG, 4 RPG, and 2 blocks/game in 2027 varsity) will shine. Though his 2025-26 Loyola stats were limited (0.3 PPG, 0.9 RPG) due to limited role depth, his 66.7% FG% and 94.1% FT% in high school reveal a fundamentally sound, efficient scorer with rare rim protection (2 blocks/game) and a 47.2% 3PT% that defies his size. His personality is described as relentless and team-first, making him a perfect fit for teams needing a versatile, high-motor forward who can guard multiple positions and contribute offensively without needing the ball. Injury history is clean, and his intensity level is consistently elite, making him a standout prospect for any roster seeking defensive versatility and scoring efficiency.
