LSU basketball player and content creator Trace Young knows a thing or two about personal style. The Austin, Texas, native comes from a city where individuals aren’t afraid to express themselves through fashion, music and other forms of art.
You can catch Young in the PMAC come basketball season, until then he’s showing glimpses of what a day in the life as a Division I athlete looks like as well as sharing details about his walk as a Christ follower through faith-based content on his social media platforms.
Young may not be a fashion influencer per se, but his followers have taken notice of his style. Whether it’s a vintage jacket or Prada Sunglasses, Young has curated a wardrobe admired by many. His style reads effortless and cool.
“I would describe my style as spontaneous because I’ll wear different things randomly just to try it,” Young said.
Young’s closet includes pieces from Banana Republic and Express, but he also enjoys thrifted finds like his center swoosh ’90s Nike Hoodie.
“I dress casually most often but I also thrift a lot of the clothes I wear,” Young said.
He would swap closets with actor Jacob Elordi and credits Hollywood legend Woody Harrelson as his style icon. Harrelson is known for his cool ’80s/’90s streetwear.
“It’s just his whole vibe. He wears retro vintage Nike stuff. I like vintage Nike a lot,” Young said.
While Young is a fan of the Miami aesthetic, Birkenstock clogs, linen, Dior and Prada, one notable trend he’s not fond of comes to mind.
“Golden goose shoes are ugly,” Young said.
However, there are two pairs of shoes that are essential for Young on and off the court, which are Kobe 6’s and Travis Scott Jordan 1s Mochas he said.
Young is sure of himself in the realm of fashion and finds inspiration all around him including his home state.
“Austin, Texas, is a pretty trendy area that has quite a bit of fashion associated with it,” Young said.
Young shared some advice on how individuals can accomplish finding their own personal style.
“Be confident in who you are and be authentic, ” Young said.
Young’s first love was for basketball.
“I’ve been playing my whole life, honestly, before I can even remember. When I started walking, I started dribbling a basketball,” Young said.
Young’s dream starting five includes basketball greats Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Lebron James and Jeremy Lin.
Young’s Division I athlete journey began at Colorado State.
“God was calling me to make a change and go somewhere else,” Young said.
When asked what his first impression of LSU was, Young said “Paradise.”
“It’s unlike anything ever. Having the experience of an SEC school is super awesome. Going to tailgates and seeing all the fans’ support is cool,” Young said.
Young isn’t just a basketball player, though.
“I enjoy playing the piano from time to time as well as the guitar and collecting vinyl,” Young said. Videography and photography are also hobbies of his.
As a content creator Young showcases these talents on Instagram and TikTok. Nerf, Under Armor, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Cane’s are a few brands Young currently represents through his name, image and likeness partnerships.
“NIL changed everything because now athletes can profit from their name,” Young said.
Young hopes to continue inspiring the next generation of student athletes and young people alike by fearlessly sharing his faith.
“You need to have a stable relationship with Christ,” Young said.
“It’s easy to lose who you are and base your identity on how you’re performing,” Young said.
“That’s dangerous because you’re not always going to perform well. Having your identity in Christ is the biggest piece of advice I give people. That’s the only stable thing there is,” Young said.
Who is Trace Young, the athlete, the student, the person? After giving it a lot of thought, Young said, “Authentic.”
