Trae Young named assistant general manager of OU Basketball
- Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks star and former Oklahoma Sooners player, became assistant general manager for Oklahoma men's basketball on March 31, 2025.
- Young's deep ties to Norman and the University of Oklahoma, where he played in 2017-18, motivated his return to the program.
- Young will collaborate with the coaching staff and front office to recruit players and contribute to the Sooners' winning culture.
- Young stated that stepping into the assistant GM role is a huge honor, and he also pledged a $1 million donation to the program.
- Young's appointment and donation aim to elevate the Oklahoma basketball program and reflects a growing trend of former players taking on administrative roles.
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Former Sooners star Trae Young named assistant GM of men's basketball program
Trae Young, the four-time NBA All-Star and former University of Oklahoma basketball star, will be back with the program as the men's basketball team's assistant general manager.

Trae Young is named assistant general manager for Oklahoma men's basketball
Oklahoma has hired former Sooners player Trae Young as assistant general manager for men’s basketball. He also has pledged to donate $1 million to the program.
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