Kevin Young (basketball, born 1981)


Kevin Young is an American basketball coach who is an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. He has been a coach for the NBA Development League's Iowa Energy, Utah Flash, and Delaware 87ers.

Coaching Experience

He made his professional head-coaching debut at age 23 in Dublin, Ireland, with the Shamrock Rovers. Returning to the states, he served as assistant coach at Utah Valley University, where he helped lead the team to its second most wins in a season.

Career

Young's own basketball career started in Marietta, Georgia, where he played high school ball at Sprayberry High School under Coach Roger Kvam. After high school, Young attended Middle Georgia College. After 2 years, he transferred to Clayton State University where he was a stand out guard. He is still an all-time leader for field goals, assists and three-point shooting.

Personal

Young is married to Melissa Bailey of Omaha, Nebraska and they have two sons. They were married on July 2, 2011 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.