Trace Young
| No. 14 – LSU Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| League | Southeastern Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 9, 2001 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dripping Springs (Dripping Springs, Texas) |
Trace Young (born July 9, 2001) is an American college basketball player who is a guard for the LSU Tigers. He previously played for the Colorado State Rams.
Early life
[edit]Trace Young was born on July 9, 2001, in Austin, Texas.[1] He attended Dripping Springs High School, where he developed his basketball skills, earning recognition for his performance on the court. His family emphasized balancing academics with athletics, influencing his approach to both education and sports.
During his junior year, he averaged 9.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.7 steals per game, earning District 25-5A Newcomer of the Year honors. In his senior season, he contributed to the team's 23–6 overall record and a berth in the Texas 5A Regional tournament.[1]
Young developed an early interest in basketball, stating that he began dribbling a basketball as soon as he could walk. In addition to sports, he cultivated a passion for music and content creation from a young age.[2][3]
College career
[edit]Colorado State (2020–2023)
[edit]Young began his college basketball career at Colorado State University,[4] joining the team as a walk-on for the 2020–21 season. As a freshman, he appeared in seven games in a reserve role. During his sophomore year, he saw limited playing time, appearing in four games and participating primarily as part of the scout team.[5]
In the 2022–23 season, his junior year, Young played in 11 games. He recorded his first career points in a game against Colorado on December 8, 2022, and logged a season-high 12 minutes against Air Force.
LSU (2023–present)
[edit]Young transferred to LSU for the 2023–24 season, seeking opportunities to develop his game. During his senior season, he appeared in two games, logging minimal minutes against Arkansas and Mississippi State. In his fifth-year senior season (2024–25), Young played in nine games, recording one rebound and one assist over 11 minutes of total play. Despite limited statistical impact, his presence added depth to the Tigers’ roster.[6]
Young’s academic excellence was recognized when he was named to the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll in 2024, alongside teammate Mike Williams.[7]
Playing style
[edit]Young is 6 feet 4 inches tall, plays as a point guard and is recognized for his defensive effort and court awareness.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Young has pursued interests in music and videography.[8] He is self-taught on the piano and plays both acoustic and electric guitar, occasionally performing covers of artists such as Billy Joel and Elton John. He has also created video content, including a highlight reel documenting LSU’s basketball team trip to the Bahamas, which he shared on social media.[9] His activity on TikTok has attracted significant viewership, contributing to his personal brand and resulting in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.[10] Young was featured on The Money Game: LSU, a six-part NIL-focused docuseries by Prime Video that followed him, Jayden Daniels, Angel Reese, Flau'jae Johnson, Livvy Dunne, and Alia Armstrong through LSU's 2023–24 sports season.[11] The series was nominated for Outstanding Documentary Series (Serialized) at the 46th Sports Emmy Awards.[12]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | LSU Tigers | 9 | 9 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Trace Young". LSU. 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Nourse, Braidon. "Trace Young: Creation, life, basketball (in that order)". The Rocky Mountain Collegian. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ snoadmin; Francis, Ava (2023-11-09). "Getting to know LSU basketball's Trace Young through fashion and faith". Reveille. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Trace Young - Men's Basketball". Colorado State Athletics. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Where are they now?". Dripping Springs Century News. 2022-12-22. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Trace Young - LSU Tigers Guard". ESPN. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Basketball Players Mike Williams, Trace Young On SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll". LSU. 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Lytle, Kevin. "Walk-on Trace Young is the viral social media sensation of the CSU basketball team". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Homrock, Abigail; Gladney, Christian (2024-10-02). "Trace Young: Pulling Back the Curtain on LSU Basketball Player and Social Media Influencer". Reveille. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "How LSU's Trace Young navigates the NIL game". [225]. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Toby, Mekeisha (September 10, 2024). "Everything you need to know about Prime Video's new docuseries 'The Money Game: LSU'". AboutAmazon.com. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik; Hipes, Patrick (April 11, 2025). "Sports Emmys Nominations Revealed". Deadline. Retrieved April 11, 2025.