University of Oklahoma Vice President and Athletics Director Joe Castiglione announced that OU has hired former Sooners All-American and four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young as assistant general manager for men’s basketball. Castiglione also announced that Young has pledged to donate $1 million to support the championship efforts of that program.
As assistant general manager, the 26-year-old Young — who attended Norman North High School and was named a firstteam All-American and National Freshman of the Year for the Sooners in the 2017-18 season when he became the first player in NCAA Division I history to lead the nation in points per game (27.4) and assists per game (8.7) — will lend support in OU player personnel and strategic roster management planning, and will serve a critical role in helping build student-athletes’ brands and maximizing their potential.
Young’s responsibilities will include assisting with the evaluation of high school and transfer portal prospects, as well as helping negotiate player contracts in accordance with NCAA and conference rules and the team’s revenue share budget. He will also assist with university fundraising initiatives to help grow support for OU’s men’s basketball program.
