Who is Katelyn Young? Injury update, points total for Murray State star in March Madness
Murray State's Katelyn Young may be one of the most prolific scores you've never heard about. In the first half of the NCAA tournament first-round matchup against No. 6 Iowa, Young passed Tennesse's Chamique Holdsclaw to move to No. 13 on the NCAA women's Div. I all-time scoring list (3,025 points).
Minutes into the second half against the Hawkeyes, Young injured her left ankle and went down on the floor. The senior had the ankle wrapped and tried to walk on it but returned back to the tunnel in crutches. She would not return to the game and finished her career with 3,029 points.
Young led the Racers to a 25-7 record and her 34 points on 72% shooting lifted the team into a 83-62 victory over Belmont in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game.
Here is what you need to know about Young.
How old is Katelyn Young?
Young is 22 years old. She’s a senior at Murray State returning for her fifth and final year of eligibility.
Is Kaetlyn Young eligible for the WNBA draft?
Yes, Young qualifies for the WNBA Draft because the league requires domestic draft entrants to be at least 22 years old during the year in which the draft takes place and to have no remaining college eligibility which she meets.
Has Katelyn Young been in the NCAA Tournament before?
No, this is Young's first NCAA tournament appearance and Murray State's first appearance since 2008.
Where is Katelyn Young from?
Young was a three-sport athlete (basketball, track and field, softball) and four-time AP Class 2A All-State selection at Oakwood High School in Illinois.
What are Katelyn Young's scoring numbers?
Young is the program's all-time leading scorer with 3,023 career points. Her scoring averages by season are as follows: 14.1 points in 2020, 20.1 in 2021, 21.0 in 2022, 19.5 in 2023, and 22.7 in 2024.
What was Katelyn Young's recruit ranking?
Young was not ranked according to any recruiting sources.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Katelyn Young injury update, points total for Murray State vs. Iowa
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