On April 5, UTA Athletics announced that Greg Young would be taking on the position of head coach for the men’s basketball team. Less than two weeks later, on April 16, Young signed his first high school commitment to the team.
Montez Young Jr. (no relation), Waxahachie High School forward, announced his verbal commitment to the Mavericks on March 25.
During his lone season at Waxahachie High School, Young Jr. averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks per game, leading the Runnin’ Indians to a regional finals appearance.
Young Jr. collected a plethora of awards during his season at Waxahachie High School, earning a spot on the Class 6A First Team All-District and All-Region teams by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and a DFW High School All-Star Showcase MVP.