Jackie Young, born on September sixteenth, nineteen ninety-seven, is a prominent American professional basketball player currently showcasing her talents with the Las Vegas Aces in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Laces of Unrivaled. She has made a significant impact in the world of basketball, both at the collegiate and professional levels.
A graduate of Princeton Community High School, Young played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where she achieved remarkable success by reaching two NCAA finals and securing a championship title in two thousand eighteen. Her exceptional skills on the court led to her being drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the two thousand nineteen WNBA draft.
In addition to her impressive collegiate career, Young has represented the United States on the international stage. She won a gold medal in Women's 3x3 basketball at the two thousand twenty Summer Olympics and followed that achievement with another gold medal in five-on-five basketball at the two thousand twenty-four Summer Olympics.
Throughout her professional career, Young has been a key player for the Las Vegas Aces, contributing to the team's success with three WNBA championships. Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as she has been selected as a WNBA All-Star four times, solidifying her status as one of the league's elite players.