Troy escapes Senior Night in OT

Jake Lourim, Sports Editor
February 27, 2012

Seeing Michigan State coach Tom Izzo in attendance at Thursday’s game didn’t bother James Young much. He just played his game. And his game was a clutch game-winner in overtime to help Troy stay afloat in the league race. “I just tried not to think about it and play my game,” Young said of Izzo’s... Read more »

Sylvester hits game-winner in key league win

Jake Lourim, Sports Editor
February 22, 2012

The last time Troy played Ferndale, Larry Sylvester didn’t even have a uniform. So it must have surprised everyone when Sylvester sat the first 27 minutes, went in with five minutes left, hit the game-winning 3-pointer, and strode off with his team carrying a share of the league lead. Not even Sylvester... Read more »

Young’s career high lifts Troy over Avondale

Jake Lourim, Sports Editor
January 24, 2012

As if a 20-point deficit wasn’t enough, Troy junior James Young broke away late in the third quarter and sent home a rim-rattling dunk, igniting the thunderous student section. Auburn Hills Avondale might as well have just gotten back on the bus. Young had its number. In a rematch between last year’s... Read more »

Young, Troy bounce back to upset Community

Jake Lourim, Sports Editor
January 17, 2012

Eight games into the season, Troy finally got what it was searching out of star junior James Young. Detroit Community probably would rather not see it again. Young piled up 32 points and 12 rebounds and junior Maceo Baston added 21 and 7 as Troy upset Class B second-ranked Detroit Community Saturday... Read more »

JAKE’S TAKE: A big win, but nothing to rest on

Jake Lourim, Sports Editor
January 9, 2012

Junior Joe Leonard’s four-point play with five seconds left answered frantic alarms after Troy’s two-game losing streak. More than 100 students exploded, and the players hugged in celebration. Careful, though. There’s more coming up, and Troy won’t be in OAA Blue Country much longer. Make no... Read more »

Troy’s Young chooses words, priorities

Jake Lourim, Sports Editor
January 3, 2012

James Young’s deep voice, six feet and six inches away from his size-15 shoes, doesn’t say much. How did a Detroit club team help Young? “It helped me learn and made me more competitive.” How can he help a college team? “Scoring and rebounds.” How has his family advised him? “To not be... Read more »