Nearly two weeks ago, the 2026 NFL season officially kicked off. As is usually the case, Syracuse University has several alums serving as broadcasters for national, regional and local telecasts around the league.
While most of the Syracuse-broadcasting connections did not compete as athletes for the Orange, some did, like former Dallas Cowboys fullback Darryl Johnston.
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Later this year, another former Orange athlete will continue their professional career in the media landscape.
Here’s what you need to know:
A 5-foot-7 native of New Jersey, Young actually spent seven seasons playing college basketball, first appearing in a game in 2015 and last appearing in 2021. She played 87 total games at four programs, beginning her career at Florida, with stops at Syracuse, Fordham and Siena as well.
Young took full advantage of multiple redshirt seasons and the extra year provided to athletes who played during the COVID pandemic. Redshirt seasons no longer exist under the “age-based eligibility model.”
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Because of injuries and prior rules on transferring, Young only appeared on the floor in five seasons. In total, Young averaged 5.9 points per game. She averaged 4.6 with the Orange, helping them get to the NCAA Tournament in 2017-18.
|
Year |
School |
Status |
|
2014-15 |
Florida |
Medical redshirt |
|
2015-16 |
Florida |
Played 16 games |
|
2016-17 |
Syracuse |
Transfer – sat out under previous rules |
|
2017-18 |
Syracuse |
Played 31 games |
|
2018-19 |
Syracuse |
Played 28 games |
|
2019-20 |
Fordham |
1-game, medical redshirt |
|
2020-21 |
Siena |
Played 11 games, shortened season |
Young graduated from Syracuse with a degree from the highly regarded Newhouse School of Communications. She was named an All-MAAC selection at Siena in the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season.
After completing her collegiate playing career, Young shifted into broadcasting.
Her post-playing career has included being a part of broadcasts on ESPN, ESPN+, CBS Sports and TNT.
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This season, Young will shift into a new role as a studio analyst for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. The 30 year-old Young will work for NBC Sports Philadelphia.
It doesn’t mean anything for the program on the floor itself this season, but it could matter in recruiting down the line. It’s always an advantage to be able to point to successful people as examples of what recruits could become if they make Syracuse part of their journey.
–This November, the Orange will be spending three days in late November in Puerto Rico. The Orange will be a part of the Discover Puerto Rico Shootout. Earlier this month, we shared tip off times, dates and more.
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–This December, the ‘School Da’y game returns to the schedule. The Orange will host Bucknell in a non-conference matchup. Find out what time and date the popular contest will take place.
