Princeton, Indiana’s Jackie Young is the Underrated Hidden Gem of the WNBA
Jackie Young is a professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) born and raised in Princeton, Indiana. Jackie is one of the most humble people that you will ever meet.
Underrated - Says Who?
Of course, everyone in Jackie's home state of Indiana knows how amazingly talented she is. There just isn't the media buzz around her like some of her teammates, so outside of the Hoosier state people may see her as underrated.
Hidden Gem of the WNBA
Jackie Young has been playing basketball since she was around four years old. Her dream of playing in the Women's National Basketball Association began in the fifth grade. As you'll see in the video below, she takes her job in the WNBA very seriously and leads by example.
Tyler Marsh - Assistant Coach, Las Vegas Aces WNBA
"If I could describe Jackie in a few words, I would say: confident, versatile, and gifted. Her work ethic is second to none. She wants to get better and she stated that from day one."
One Accolade After Another
- Indiana All-Time Scoring Leader
- IHSAA State Champion
- NCAA Champion
- 1st Overall Pick in WNBA
- Olympic Gold Medalist
- 2022 WNBA CHAMP
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In a league filled with talented players, it is easy for some to fly under the radar. But Jackie Young's consistent contributions to the Aces make her one of the WNBA's most underrated stars.
Jackie Young’s Hometown Crowd - Night with the Indiana Fever
Jackie Young's friends, family, and fans from the Princeton, Indiana area are invited to purchase special tickets to see Jackie and the Las Vegas Aces in action.
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
125 South Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46204