Young likes to play the game down low carving out space and position in the paint. Genesis is a physical post player with a blue-collar mindset on the hardwood. Young finished her career with over 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. She eclipsed the points in a game vs Gaffney HS. Genesis was an All-Region Performer who will play in the North-South All Star Game.

When the 5A Vikings of Spartanburg appear on the schedule, one of the first things that runs through the mind of players and a coaching staff is how to stop the team’s star veteran big. Young tallied 12 points to lead the Vikings against a tough Fort Mill team that is already in double-digits for victories. She plays on many occasions with her back to the basket and is ready to get to work when she has the ball in her hand. If she misses a close attempt, she is likely to haul in an offensive rebound and will draw contact to get to the free throw line. Even though it was a tough weekend for Spartanburg with defeats to Blythewood, A.C. Flora and Fort Mill, Young showed why she was a preseason SCBCA Top 5 5A senior selection.

Young had a good summer with the Lady Vikings and on the Grassroots Circuit. Genesis showed some flashes with her play down in the paint. She seems to be at her best working for position with her back to the basket down low. Genesis is a good fit for a half-court offense at times with her play down on the block.

She will battle down low for position and really look to carve out space at times. Genesis likes to play the game through contact. Young has a soft touch from 4 feet in.

One of the premier centers in the state of South Carolina, aficionados of the 5A Vikings will certainly be awaiting exactly where she decides to play her collegiate ball. Expect a coach that is looking for an imposing big that can convert on high-percentage baskets to give her a look or two. She combines that ability to garner high percentage shots with rebounding capabilities. Young stands at 5-foot-10 and plays at either the four or the five. A rising senior that is part of the nucleus of Spartanburg’s roster, Young is more than poised to finish her high school career with an exclamation point.

Genesis is finishing and carving out space with her back to the basket this spring and summer. She really has showed her willingness to play on both sides of the block down in the paint.  Young has a nice touch from the foul line today. She showed good hands here today with the ability to finish over her shoulder.

Genesis will be in action this coming weekend with the SC Eagles White in the Prep Girls Triumph Region Finals at the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg.

Genesis was a brick wall that GESI couldn’t solve. Young dominated the paint with 12 points, 16 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals and 5 blocks. She scored on four putbacks and blocked shots without needing to jump.

Genesis Young Genesis Young 5'10" | PF Spartanburg | 2024 State SC had a nice blocked shot in the paint, and what was even more impressive was her immediate release up the court looking for the pass in transition to score some points.  She was ready to follow shots on the offensive board getting second chance opportunities.  With her positioning, her opponents’ only option was to foul her on the block, and she converted from the free throw line.

The 5A Vikings boast one of the more upscale facilities in the state – and it is fitting that it has a women’s basketball product fitting of the school’s new and improved venues. Speaking of walking double-doubles, Young is averaging 15.3 points and 17.1 rebounds in the 16 games where she has sported the Vikings’ colors. She is also a proficient shot blocker. Spartanburg is in a tough Region 2-AAAAA that includes Gaffney, Dorman, an improved Boiling Springs team and a Byrnes team that defeated the Vikings in what was the first region matchup of the season for both teams.

Even though she plays for a South Carolina-based high school, it has been with a North Carolina-based travel team (NC Lady Gems) where she has made her mark on the club scene. Young stands at 5-foot-10 and primarily plays as a four. She is difficult to score on with her proficiency for rejecting shots and can draw her fair share of contact that can place her at the free throw line. Much of what Young does occurs near the basket and stays prepared to receive passes in the low post that can turn into high-percentage shot chances. She also will box out in case of an opponent’s missed free throw.

Young is true post player down low for the Lady Vikings. Genesis looks to battle for position and work side to side down on the block. She does a nice job of keeping the ball up high and she really embraces on being a post player. Young had a solid showing earlier this month at the SCBCA Elite Camp.