Recruiting Report: Demetrius Young Jr. (2018)
Demetrius Young Jr. – 6’5” | SF | Indiana Elite Central 2018 | Broad Ripple
Demetrius Young Jr. is a high IQ wing who attacks the basket with length and looks for contact at the rim. He plays for Indianapolis Broad Ripple during the school year and finished up his AAU career with Indiana Elite Central 2018 this past spring and summer.
Demetrius is fresh off his first offer which he received today from Wabash College. He has been turning the heads of programs and coaches all over the state of Indiana throughout the spring and summer sessions.
Young Jr. has interest from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Anderson University, Holy Cross College, Cincinnati Christian University, and Kentucky Wesleyan University. He is also looking to study to become a pharmacist in college posting a 4.0 GPA in high school.
“The summer went very well. Some things I did well were that I focus on being a defensive player and that I am also a scoring guard that can get my teammates open for easy shots under the rim.” Demetrius uses his length effectively on defense and on both backboards. He is consistently in the mix for rebounds and has the ability to push the ball up the floor after securing the board.
As he looks to expand his impact on the game, he is focusing on his ball handling and ability to handle traps before the high school season rolls around. “My goal for the season is to win state for my school and my city.”
Demetrius is self-motivated and pushes himself to be the best person he can be for himself and for his family.
He bothers shots on the defense end, gets his hand into passing lanes, and is becoming more and more comfortable with the deep ball. He embraces contact and finishes strong at the basket. Young Jr. is a high-academic player who understands the game beyond his impact.
Demetrius Young Jr. has his eyes set on the prize for his senior season and will be an integral piece to the success of his Indianapolis Broad Ripple team this year. Keep an eye on him and his production throughout the year.
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