NBA guard Trae Young has announced plans to bring a substantial new sports and recreation complex to Yukon. The project, to be called the Young Family Athletic Center, was revealed in a video the four-time All-Star shared on social media on Friday.
Facility aims and community access
Young said the centre is intended to give neighbourhood athletes and residents easier access to a modern venue for sports and recreation, reducing the need for long travel to participate in programs.
"There's a lot of really cool things that a lot of people around here are going to be able to use and experience and love," Young said in the video. "The kids in these areas don't have to drive super far to go to a lot of places anymore. You have a facility that's coming to you right here in Yukon. I'm just happy that we're able to do this, and I know y'all will love it."
The announcement follows the opening of a similarly named complex in nearby Norman, which began operating in February 2024. That facility occupies a 12-acre site and has a large footprint; the Norman centre offers multiple indoor courts, pools and a sizeable sports performance space that includes medical clinics.
What is known about the Yukon project
At this stage, specific details about the size, exact location, construction timeline and funding breakdown for the Yukon centre have not been released. The social media post focused on the centre's purpose — to furnish local communities with a high-quality sports and recreation option — rather than technical specifications.
- Purpose: Increase local access to sports and recreation
- Announcement method: Public video post by Trae Young
- Related precedent: Norman's Young Family Athletic Center opened in February 2024
Young, who completed his high school career at Norman North in 2017 and starred in college basketball for the University of Oklahoma, has previously invested in sports and community initiatives. In March 2025, he accepted a role as assistant general manager for OU men's basketball and pledged a US$1 million donation to support the program and community projects.
Facilities at the Norman centre (for context)
While the Yukon project's precise blueprint is pending, the nearby Norman complex offers a frame of reference for what local residents might expect. A summary of the Norman facility's features is provided below.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Site area | 12 acres |
| Total floor space | 122,000 square feet |
| Pools | Two competition swimming and diving pools |
| Courts | Nine basketball courts with 12 overlaid volleyball courts |
| Other courts | Eighteen pickleball courts |
| Performance space | 25,000-square-foot sports and human performance centre with physician clinics |
That facility demonstrates the scale of investment Young has previously delivered to his home region and offers a likely model for similar programming and amenities the Yukon centre could provide.
Local implications and next steps
Residents of Yukon can expect further information as plans develop and as project stakeholders disclose site selection, construction schedules and programming details. The announcement marks a notable private investment in community infrastructure, with potential long-term benefits for youth sport development, recreational opportunities and local event capacity.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor the story and report updates as official plans, timelines and partnerships are confirmed.
