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Basketball Biography

Jackie Young

“Jackie”

American · Princeton, Indiana · Born 16 September 1997

Guard / Forward
2022, 2023
w n b a titles
1st (2019)
w n b a draft
multiple
all- star
Las Vegas Aces
team

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WNBA champion and versatile two-way player who was a key piece of the Las Vegas Aces' back-to-back title teams.

Jackie Young was born in Princeton, Indiana on 16 September 1997. A versatile, athletic and competitive guard/forward with strong defensive instincts and improving offensive capability, Young was the first overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces. She developed steadily from raw prospect to key contributor, and became an essential piece of the Aces' consecutive WNBA Championship wins in 2022 and 2023. Her defensive versatility, energy and willingness to handle diverse responsibilities for the team made her a valued part of a historically dominant Aces roster that included A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum. She was an All-Star selection and continued her development as one of the league's more versatile two-way players.

Famous For

Dynamic guard play and championship leadership with Las Vegas Aces

Playing Style

How They Played

Versatile guard with strong shooting, court vision, and defensive instincts

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Key contributor to Las Vegas Aces dynasty and rising star in women's basketball

Best Known For

WNBA Champion 2022, 2023

She won back-to-back WNBA Championships with the Las Vegas Aces in 2022 and 2023 as a key contributor alongside A'ja Wilson — developing from a raw first overall pick into a two-time champion.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • WNBA Champion 2022, 2023
Career Journey

Timeline

2019 📌 Selected 1st overall in WNBA Draft by Las Vegas Aces
2019 📌 WNBA professional debut with Las Vegas Aces
2020 🥇 WNBA All-Rookie Team selection
2022 🏆 WNBA Champion with Las Vegas Aces
2022 🥇 WNBA All-Star selection
2023 🏆 WNBA Champion with Las Vegas Aces
2023 🥇 WNBA Finals MVP Award
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Jackie Young

Back-to-back WNBA Championships in 2022 and 2023, establishing herself as a key contributor on one of the most dominant teams in league history.

Jackie Young was born on 16 September 1997 in Princeton, Indiana.

Her defensive versatility, athleticism and competitive nature — she can guard multiple positions and provides reliable two-way contributions without needing a large offensive role.

Notre Dame, where she played two seasons before entering the 2019 WNBA Draft as the first overall pick.

Yes — she has steadily grown as a scorer and playmaker each season with the Aces.

Career Timeline — Jackie Young
2019
Selected 1st overall in WNBA Draft by Las Vegas Aces
2019
WNBA professional debut with Las Vegas Aces
2020
WNBA All-Rookie Team selection
2022
WNBA Champion with Las Vegas Aces
2022
WNBA All-Star selection
2023
WNBA Champion with Las Vegas Aces
2023
WNBA Finals MVP Award
WNBA Champion 2022, 2023