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David Young

b. 1981

American basketball player, born 1981

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Born 1981. David Young is an American and Azerbaijani basketball player.

David Martin Young (born August 18, 1981) is an American former basketball player who graduated from Xavier University and North Carolina Central University and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2004 NBA draft. He was signed to a contract but waived a month later, before he played in any NBA games.

Career He played the 2009–2010 season in Trikala 2000 in the Greek League. He has played professionally in Italy for Air Avellino (2005–2006) and Banco di Sardegna Sassari (Serie A2, 2006–2007) and also in the Greek League with Rethymno. In 2007/08 season, he joined France's Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez. Subsequent to his stint with the Seattle SuperSonics, David played for the NBA's Developmental League (D-League) where he finished the season second in scoring with 18.5ppg. In March 2011, Young signed with a Philippine Basketball Association team, the San Miguel Beermen.

Young is a graduate of New Castle High School in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He has a degree in Criminal Justice from Xavier University. He has one daughter. He is the brother-in-law of Leon Washington, a former player for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

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Xavier University
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David Martin Young

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Young?

American basketball player, born 1981

When was David Young born?

David Young was born on 18 August 1981 in New Castle.

What is David Young's occupation?

David Young is a basketball player.

What nationality is David Young?

David Young is American and Azerbaijani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Young

· Wikidata: Q1635001

· DBpedia: David Young (basketball)

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