Oklahoma star Trae Young’s first visit to the NCAA tournament didn’t go as planned. Ironically, neither have recent years for the New York Knicks.
His team fell in just the first round, though only by five points, as he tallied 28 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. The next morning, he declared for the NBA Draft, and rightfully so.
Young was one of college basketball’s best players this season, breaking records in blazing fashion. He’ll certainly be selected by a team within the lottery…and probably early on.
The skepticism surrounding Young and his abilities, or inabilities, is just why Madison Square Garden should be his first NBA home.