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Personal Information
| Full Name | Jackie Young |
| Date of Birth | September 16, 1997 |
| Age | 28 Years |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Weight | 6 feet (183 cm) |
| Mother | Linda Young |
| College Teams | Universtiy of Notre Dame |
Jackie Young News
Jackie Young: A Brief Biography
Jackie Young plays the shooting guard position for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She was drafted with the 1st overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces.
Young is a 4-time WNBA All-Star and has won the WNBA Championship on three occasions, first in 2022, the second in the following year, and the third in 2025. She was also selected to the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2019. Her accolades also precede her reputation in the WNBA, as she won an NCAA Championship in 2018 before getting drafted in 2019. Gray also won the ACC tournament MVP award in 2019, which helped her gain more recognition for the draft. She averaged 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game for the 2025 WNBA season. In 2025, Jackie Young started competing in a women’s 3x3 basketball league - "Unrivaled" for team Laces.
Jackie Young Personal Information
| Name | Jackie Young |
| Age | 28 years |
| DOB | 16th September, 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Mother Name | Linda Young |
| Height | 6 feet (183 cm) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Education | University of Notre Dame |
Jackie Young's Early Life
Jackie Young was born in Princeton, Indiana, on September 16th, 1997, and attended Princeton High School, where she played as a shooting guard for the women’s basketball team. Jackie was raised by her single mother, Linda Young. In her family, Jackie is the middle kid. The New York Times claims that both her younger sister, Kiare, and her elder brother, Terrence, are basketball players.
READ MORE: Jackie Young Mother
Jackie Young Personal Life
Jackie Young is usually very discreet with her personal life, and not even her social media accounts have much information about her personal life.
Jackie Young's social media
Jackie Young has an Instagram account with the handle @j.young5, where she is fairly active. She also has an X account (Formerly Twitter) with the username @JackieYoung3.
Jackie Young Brand Ambassador
Former WNBA player Jackie Young was a brand ambassador for PUMA before joining Skechers for a multi-year agreement that includes a signature SKX Nexus footwear deal. She represented the Towbin Auto Group as a spokesperson as well.
Jackie Young Career Stats
Jackie Young was drafted in the 2019 WNBA season. In her rookie season, she averaged 6.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Since then, she has gradually improved in all statistics, year by year.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | OR | DR | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LAS VEGAS ACES | 34 | 33 | 22.6 | 6.6 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 2020 | LAS VEGAS ACES | 22 | 0 | 25.8 | 11.0 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | LAS VEGAS ACES | 32 | 32 | 31.8 | 12.2 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | LAS VEGAS ACES | 34 | 34 | 33.2 | 15.9 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| 2023 | LAS VEGAS ACES | 40 | 40 | 31.5 | 17.6 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| 2024 | LAS VEGAS ACES | 37 | 37 | 32.6 | 15.8 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| 2025 | LAS VEGAS ACES | 44 | 44 | 30.4 | 16.5 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| OVERALL | 243 | 220 | 30.0 | 14.0 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Jackie Young Achievements
Jackie Young is best known for her scoring prowess as well as being a solid passer as part of the Las Vegas Aces’ roster, where she plays at the point guard position. Below are her numerous achievements as a basketball player throughout her career.
WNBA Championships
Jackie Young won 2 back-to-back WNBA titles in the 2022 and 2023 WNBA seasons with the Las Vegas Aces. She added her third title in 2025.
WNBA All-Star selections
Jackie Young is a 4-time WNBA All-Star in the 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025 WNBA seasons.
WNBA Most Improved Player
Jackie Young won the WNBA Most Improved Player award in the 2022 season, for having a breakout season with the Las Vegas Aces and winning the Championship title.
NCAA Championship
Jackie Young has been to two NCAA Finals and won her first and only title in the 2018 season as a part of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
ACC Tournament MVP
Jackie Young was also the ACC Tournament Most Valuable Player in 2019, after which she was drafted 1st overall in the WNBA.
McDonald’s All-American
Jackie Young won a McDonald's All-American nomination in 2016 when she was at Princeton Community High School in Indiana.
Summer Olympics
Jackie Young won 2 Olympic gold medals. Her first gold medal came at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when she was a part of the US Women’s 3x3 basketball team. Led by Jackie Young, 3x3 Team USA won the gold medal by beating the Russian basketball team 18-15 in the final.
Then, in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Young represented Team USA's national women's basketball team and won a gold medal.
Jackie Young Contract
Jackie Young's contract details and timeline so far:
| Year | Age | Status | BaseSalary | CashTotal | CashCumulative | CashRemaining | AYCCumulative | AYCRemaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 | unprotected | $72,141 | $72,141 | $72,141 | $577,041 | $72,141 | $144,260 |
| 2023 | 25 | protected | $165,000 | $165,000 | $237,141 | $504,900 | $118,571 | $168,300 |
| 2024 | 26 | protected | $169,950 | $169,950 | $407,091 | $339,900 | $135,697 | $169,950 |
| 2025 | 27 | protected | $169,950 | $169,950 | $577,041 | - | $144,260 | $169,950 |
May 03, 2024
Signed a 1-year $169,950 contract extension with the Las Vegas Aces.May 15, 2022
Signed a 2-year $504,900 contract extension with the Las Vegas Aces.May 01, 2019
Signed a 4-year $236,283 contract with the Las Vegas Aces.Read more: Jackie Young College
FAQ's On Jackie Young
A. Yes. Jackie Young is a 4-time All-Star (2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025).
A. No. Jackie Young is not married as of October 2025.
A. Jackie Young played for the University of Notre Dame, Indiana.
A. Yes Jackie Young was nominated as a McDonald’s All-American in 2016.
A. Jackie Young is listed at 6 feet (183 cms).
