on december 21, 2017, young led wofford to a stunning 79-75 win over #5 north carolina, giving the program their first ever win over a top 25 team. the next season, they defeated seton hall 84-68 in the 2019 ncaa division i men's basketball tournament for the first ncaa tournament win of young's career. on november 5th, 2019, young recorded his 300th win, and first win as virginia tech's men's basketball coach, by defeating clemson 67-60.