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Herd Call-Up: Highlights from James Young's brief yet terrific Wisconsin Herd career



As reported by Adam Johnson of 2 Ways & 10 Days, Wisconsin Herd star James Young will sign a Two-Way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6'7" guard currently ranks 9th in the NBA G League in scoring at 22.3 points per game in 20 games played with the Herd.

The sharp-shooting Young, a 1st-round pick (17th overall) of the Boston Celtics in 2014, has displayed a well-rounded offensive game and the ability to fill it up on any given night, topping 40+ points in back-to-back games in November.

Here are some highlights from James Young's brief yet terrific career with the Herd:

Young scores 40 against the Red Claws

In his fourth appearance of the season, Young exploded for 40 points versus the Maine Red Claws. It was an incredibly efficient performance: he made 12-of-15 shots (4-of-7 from downtown) and 12-of-13 free throws.



Young scores 41, hits 9 threes, versus 87ers 


Just days after scoring 40 points against the Red Claws, JY followed it up with a season-high 41 points, including 9-of-11(!) from downtown, versus the Delaware 87ers. It remains the highest single-game player score in Wisconsin Herd history.



Young named NBA G League Performer of the Week


For his stellar play, including the back-to-back 40-point explosions, Young was named the NBA G League Performer of the Week for games played November 13-19.



JY gets hot, scores 31 vs. Charge


In his penultimate game with the Herd, on December 30, Young got hot versus the Canton Charge, hitting 11-of-14 shots (4-of-6 from beyond the arc) on his way to 31 points.



James Young - Herd Stats (20 games)


PPG FG% 3P% FT% REB AST STL
22.3 44.3 37.1 76.5 5.7 3.0 1.4


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