Jackie Young Mother

Jackie Young is a professional WNBA player for the Las Vegas Aces. She is a 2-time WNBA champion with the Las Vegas Aces (2022 and 2023), and her elite performances have made her a 4-time All-Star in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. She was drafted with the first overall pick of the 2019 WNBA Draft and made it to the All-Rookie team as well.

Apart from her accolades in the WNBA, Young was quite the star in college, too, winning the NCAA title in 2018 for her college and also becoming the ACC tournament MVP in 2019. She is also a Commissioner's Cup winner (2022) and won a gold medal with Team USA in the 3X3 Women’s Basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She averaged 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game for the 2025 WNBA season.

Who is Jackie Young’s mother?

Jackie Young was raised by her single mother, Linda Young. Young was born in Princeton, Indiana, in the middle of three siblings, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Jackie Young’s mother, Linda Young, raised her 3 children as a single parent, and they often struggled financially, according to Women’s Health. Speaking to The New York Times, Jackie Young says that her mother often went without food to ensure that her kids had food in their bellies. They also had to live without electricity at times due to their poor financial situation.

Jackie Young Siblings

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.

What nationality is Jackie Young’s mother?

Jackie Young’s mother is an American by nationality.

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