June 19, 2026

From tragedy to glory, Ohio State's Kyle Young persevered on tough path

Adam Jardy   | Buckeye Xtra First things first: Kyle Young is not broken, nor has he ever been. This is the week of senior day for the Ohio State men’s basketball team, and Young’s mother, Mary, is enjoying a conversation about her youngest child and all the things that have endeared him to Buckeyes fans. But she wants to make one thing clear. “We need to stop talking about him like he’s broken,” she says. Yes, he’s dealt with his share of injuries during his time at Ohio State. But it’s not the injuries, or the lows, that define what Young has been about for the Buckeyes. As he approaches Saturday’s senior day game against Illinois, he’s been defined by the toughness and heart that have carried him from tragedy to glory. Ohio State men’s basketball: Often unsung, Ohio State senior CJ Walker quietly gives peace of mind to Buckeyes Through loss,…

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