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Jackie Young news
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The gist
Jackie Young scored 12 points in Team USA's 94-61 World Cup win over China.
Her career-best season and starting role signal her rise as a key U.S. guard.
Background
Jackie Young, a guard for the Las Vegas Aces, is having a career-best season with 18.9 points and 6.6 assists per game. She was named a starter for Team USA in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup opener, where the U.S. routed China 94-61. Young's performance and role highlight her emergence as a top player in the WNBA and internationally.
How it unfolded
- Apr 10, 2026Young signed a 1-year, $1.19 million contract with the Las Vegas Aces.
- Sep 1, 2026Swish Appeal article notes Young's career year, with 18.9 points and 6.6 assists per game.
- Sep 4, 2026Young started for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup opener, scoring 12 points in a 94-61 win over China.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Young and Chelsea Gray are the most elite co-stars, with Young's assist numbers rivaling the league's best point guards.
- Public
- DiJonai Carrington went wild over Young's Team USA shooting, showing excitement for her performance.