Oklahoma freshman Trae Young ties NCAA assists record

Posted Dec 22, 2017
Oklahoma freshman point guard Trae Young has been making headlines all season, and he was at it again Tuesday in a 105-68 win over Northwestern State. Young broke a Big 12 record, and tied an NCAA record by dishing out 22 assists to go with 26 points. Young became the first college basketball player in the last 20 years to finish a game with at least 20 points and 20 assists. (Sporting News)

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