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Rutgers starting guard, second-leading scorer enters transfer portal
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Another Rutgers starter has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Travis Branham of 247Sports has reported that Rutgers starting guard Jacob Young is exploring his options after entering his name into the database. He joins teammate Myles Johnson, who made his announcement Thursday night.
Young was the team’s second-leading scorer during the 2020-21 campaign, averaging 14.1 points per game. He was the leading assist man for the Scarlet Knights, dishing out 3.4 dimes per contest.
Rutgers senior Jacob Young has entered the transfer portal, per source.
Averaged 14.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists this season. || @247SportsPortal
— Travis Branham (@TravisBranham_) March 26, 2021
Young helped Rutgers win its first NCAA Tournament game in 38 years, scoring 13 points, grabbing 3 rebounds and totaling 3 assists in a 60-56 win. He had 9 points, 3 assists and 1 board in the Scarlet Knights’ second round loss to Houston.
In his four seasons at Rutgers, Young appeared in 121 career games.
The news of Young entering the portal comes after Johnson made the decision on Thursday. Johnson was the team’s leading rebounder and led the B1G in blocked shots, earning him B1G All-Defensive Team honors.
Rutgers finished the season with a 10-10 record in B1G play and was 16-12 overall. Young will have one year of eligibility remaining at his next destination.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB