Oklahoma hires Trae Young as assistant GM of hoops
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Trae Young is stepping into a new assistant general manager role with the Oklahoma men’s basketball program and is also giving $1 million to his old school.
From Tulsa World
Coach Wes Miller has added long-time acquaintance Corey Evans to the fold to direct UC's basketball personnel efforts.
From USA Today
Young becomes only the second pro athlete to juggle these dual roles.
From Yahoo! Sports
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One of the things is bringing in NBA players for executive roles in college, and Trae Young was the latest person to announce that he’ll be stepping into a new role with his alma mater, the University of Oklahoma.
A new trend may be emerging in basketball: superstars joining the front offices of their alma maters. Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young has been named the assistant general manager for the University of Oklahoma Sooners basketball program. The former Sooner is also making a $1M donation to the program.
W hat’s it been like being the leader on this team with young guys around you in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, and Zaccharie Risacher? Trae Young: It’s not new territory for m
Following in the footsteps of Steph Curry at Davidson, Young revealed on ESPN's "NBA Today" that he will serve as an assistant general manager for the Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball program while also donating $1 million to support the team.
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors stands at the forefront, having made an astonishing 43 three-pointers from distances over 30 feet. His ability to sink shots from such range not only showcases his exceptional skill but also elevates his team's performance.