| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 27, 1911 Carroll County, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 3, 1981 (aged 69) Richardson, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Delphi (Delphi, Indiana) |
Playing career | 1931–1938 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1931–1934 | Schuessler A.C. of Chicago |
| 1934–1937 | Chicago Duffy Florals |
| 1938 | Whiting Ciesar All-Americans |
Willis Verl Young (October 27, 1911 – April 3, 1981), frequently misnamed as Willie Young, was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League in just two games for the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans during the 1937–38 season (both being playoff appearances).
| GP | Games played | FGM | Field goals made |
| FTM | Free throws made | FTA | Free throws attempted |
| FT% | Free throw percentage | PTS | Total points |
| PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Source
| Year | Team | GP | FGM | FTM | PTS | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Whiting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .0 |