Patric Young knew when he was younger that he had words inside that he wanted to get out. A book was perfect. All Young needed was the message.

Providence is back in a place that it knows well.

Patric Young, all 6-foot-10 of him, emerges from the dim background and rolls slowly across the stage in his wheelchair at New Life Christian Fellowship. The crowd, this time, students at his alma mater, Providence, rise to their feet and cheer.

Former Providence and University of Florida men’s basketball star Patric Young continues his recovery from a serious car accident last month and posted an update on social media Wednesday morning to detail his next step in the process.

Former Providence High School and Florida Gators' basketball player Patric Young is recovering after being involved in a single-car crash in Nebraska.