About Bria Young

Bria grew up in Philadelphia and was inspired by a local icon and former NBA star Allen Iverson. The former 76er had a tremendous influence on Bria’s playing style. “I’ve always wanted to have a crossover just like him,” she said.

However, it was Bria's dad and uncle who first introduced her to the game of basketball. When she was a child she watched them compete in three-on-three street basketball tournaments around the city. Bria played her first game of organized basketball at the age of 7.

 

As a teenager, Bria suffered a knee injury which nearly threw her off her path of playing professionally one day. “This was the most challenging moment of my life. My injury required two ACL reconstruction surgeries within a span of six months. At first I thought it was all over, but a little voice within told me not to give up, so I didn’t and I worked harder than ever before to rehab my knee,” she said.

 

Bria attended Philadelphia University where she had a stellar four-year career. With the Rams she totaled 1,067 career points, was named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) player of the year in 2016 as well as Defensive Player of the Year.  She helped lead her team to a CACC championship her senior year and was named a DII WBCA All American. 

 

At Philadelphia University, she earned a degree in psychology – an interest which stems from her passion for helping others. She is thrilled that she’ll be able to touch the lives of other people on an even grander scale via her basketball foundation as well as playing professional basketball around the world. 

 

After graduation, Bria became the 14th female to play for the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.  

 

 

Bria is An Official USA Basketball Youth Development Licensed Coach

 

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In 2018, Bria began  an assistant coach for Saint Francis University's women's basketball team. She helped coach the team to a conference championship game appearance. In 2019, Bria became the head girls varsity basketball coach at New Foundations Charter School in her hometown of Philadelphia. She won her first championship as a head coach during her first year at NFCS.

 

Outside of basketball, Bria considers herself adventurous and competitive with a passion for travel. In fact – one of her life goals is to travel to every continent spreading her love for the game of basketball.

 

It has always been a lifelong goal for Bria to give back to the community in which she grew up in. In July 2017 she started Bria Young Basketball Inc.