Jahmir Young, a point guard for the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold, was born on October 7, 2000. He signed with the Nuggets for the Summer League after going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft. He then signed an exhibit-10 contract with them in July 2024 and was waived off in October, joining the Grand Rapids Gold. He averaged 17.8 minutes, 9.2 points, and 3.2 rebounds while playing for the Nuggets in the Summer League as per 247Sports. After attending St. Mary's Ryken High School in Leonardtown, Young, a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, transferred to DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville. Graduating in 2019, he joined the University of North Carolina in Charlotte as a three-star recruit.
Young transferred to the University of Maryland after his junior season. He was selected Conference USA Freshman of the Year in 2020, as well as third-team All-Conference USA. He was also chosen first-team All-Conference USA twice, in 2021 and 2022. Furthermore, Young was chosen to be the second-team All-Big Ten in 2023 and the first-team All-Big Ten in 2024. He started all 152 of his games throughout his five seasons of college, averaging 17.3 points, 3.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds.
Who is Jahmir Young's mother?
Jahmir Young's mother is Iesha Brewster Young.
The Diamond Back News reports that Iesha Brewster Young, Jahmir Young's mother, works as a teacher in Prince George's County for kids with special needs. Furthermore, in an interview with the Press Box in October 2023, Young revealed that she had previously coached basketball too. There is no information available regarding Young's father.
According to Diamond Back News, Nylah, Jabari, and Daesha Young are his three siblings. Young has a particularly close relationship with Nylah, his youngest sister. According to Diamond Back News, the 6-foot-1-inch point guard makes time out of his schedule to train Nylah Young and go to her practices. She plays for the same Takeover AAU team as he did. Furthermore, Eesha stated, “There was never any competition between [the siblings].” “They always loved each other.”
FAQs on Jahmir Young
A. Jahmir Young's mother, Iesha Brewster Young, is a teacher for kids with disabilities in Prince George's County.
A. Jahmir Young has three siblings: Nylah, Jabari, and Daesha Young.
A. In the 2024 NBA Summer League, Jahmir Young averaged 9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 17.8 minutes per game with the Nuggets.
A. Jahmir Young stands 6 feet 1 inch or 185 cm tall.
A. Jahmir Young played for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2019-22) and the University of Maryland (2022-24).
