Last updated on: November 29, 2024
Jackie Young (born on September 16, 1997) is a star basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. Picked first in the 2019 draft, she’s been a key player, helping the Aces win championships in 2022 and 2023.
Jackie hails from Princeton, Indiana. While still in high school, she gained tremendous attention by scoring 3,268 points throughout her years and led her team to the state title in 2015. She played for college basketball at Notre Dame where they won the NCAA in 2018.
She isn’t just one for the WNBA-she also had a great season playing overseas with Australia’s Perth Lynx, where she bagged MVP honors in 2022. She is an Olympic gold medalist in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she won in 3×3 basketball and just this year, in 5×5 basketball at Paris 2024. Jackie’s is indeed an inspiring journey.
As of December 2024, Jackie Young’s age is 27 years and 2 months old. Her estimated net worth is $1.5 million, and she is 6 feet (183 cm or 1.83 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Jackie Young
Nickname
Jackie
Profession
Basketball Player
Career
Debut
2012 – Princeton Community girls basketball
2019 – Las Vegas Aces
Best Known for
Jackie Young is best known for being a standout professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces, winning WNBA Championships in 2022 and 2023, and earning a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics in women’s 3×3 basketball.
Jersey Number
#0
Position
Guard
Current Team
Las Vegas Aces
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
September 16, 1997
Age
As of today, Jackie is 27 years, 2 months, and 17 days old.
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Residence
United States of America
School / College / University
Princeton Community High School
University of Notre Dame
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
African American
Food Habits
Jackie Young’s childhood was marked by food insecurity, with her family sometimes struggling to have enough to eat. School lunches were a bright spot for her. Now, as a pro athlete, she focuses on fitness and likely follows a healthy diet, though specific details about her eating habits aren’t widely shared.
Hobbies
Traveling, Playing Basketball, Boxing.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 6′ 0″
- In Centimeters: 183 cm
- In meters: 1.83 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 75 kg
- In Pounds: 165 lbs
Body Measurements
Unknown
Shoe size
11 (US)
Dress size
8 (US)
Eye color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Family
Husband
She is not married yet.
Father
Name not known
Mother
Linda Young
Siblings
Terrence Young (Elder Brother)
Terrence is her older and only brother. He also played basketball during his college times. Jackie used to play with him in their backyard. As a family, they are very close and Terrence often cheers his sister from the round during her matches.
In his personal life, he is married and has a son with his partner.
Kiare Young (Younger Sister)
Kaire studied at Oakland City University and played basketball there.
Children
None
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Single
Marriage Date
None
Dating History
In 2017, she dated this man and they also went on some vacations together. Now they are together or not is not known.
Net worth 2024
$1.5 million
As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Jackie Young has a net worth of about $1.5 million. She derives her income from basketball salaries, overseas contracts, endorsements, and some potential investments. The breakdown includes the following;
1. WNBA Salary
Jackie Young is one of the highest-paid WNBA players, with her annual salary being $252,450 as of 2024. This is because of her role as a leading player for the Las Vegas Aces and the general salary cap for the WNBA for its top performers. The WNBA has been able to increase players’ salaries over the years, but they are far from the NBA male professional athletes.
2. Offshore Earnings
Many WNBA players supplement their income by playing abroad during the off-season. Jackie played for Perth Lynx in the Australian Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) during the 2021-2022 season. In addition to showing off her talent, she also received additional pay. This can vary between $100,000 and $200,000 depending on the amount of money a WNBL player receives.
Her MVP award with Lynx might also come with a bonus.
3. Endorsements
Jackie has endorsement deals with brands that take advantage of her athleticism and marketability. The sportswear and lifestyle brands are some of the ones she partners with, though the details of her deals are not public. Top WNBA players like Young usually earn between $50,000 and $100,000 per year from endorsements, depending on the brand and scope of the contract.
4. Bonuses and Championships
Young played a significant role in the Las Vegas Aces’ back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023. Winning championships usually means performance bonuses, which may be from $10,000 to $20,000 per season for top players. This also increases her marketability for future contracts and endorsements.
5. Investments
Although not much information is public about Jackie’s investment in finances, athletes have a tendency to diversify their income through real estate or business ventures. Investment might provide passive income and more long-term financial security; her net worth growth could benefit from such strategies.
6. Olympic stipends
She won the gold medals in basketball for the U.S. team, competing in 3×3 at Tokyo 2020 and 5×5 basketball at Paris 2024, and received stipends and bonuses for representing the U.S. in basketball at the Olympics.