Young finished the season with outstanding statistics: 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, along with great shooting percentages (54.3 percent on field goals, 80.3 percent on free throws). He received many honors and awards for his spectacular senior season. He was named MWC Player of the Year, First Team All-MWC, Deseret Morning News Player of the Year, Deseret Morning News First Team All-Utah, USBWA All-District VIII, and NABC All-District 13 First Team. He was also named Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press.