Young joined the Pitt basketball team for the 2005 – 2006 season . He initially chafed at his role on the team ; he wanted to display his perimeter skills , but head coach Jamie Dixon wanted him to play on the inside . Young nearly transferred to Kansas State after his sophomore year of 2006 – 07 , but when the Wildcats ' coach Bob Huggins left for West Virginia after that season , Dixon convinced Young to stay , indicating that he would have a much bigger role on the team in the upcoming season . Dixon 's prediction was borne out that season ; Young averaged 18 points per game , was named the 2008 Big East Tournament MVP after scoring 80 points in the tournament , and was also named the conference 's most improved player
2008 Big East Tournament
2008 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
Sam Young (basketball)