WNBA Las Vegas Aces

Jackie Young Named to WNBA All-Rookie Team

Published on September 16, 2019 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Las Vegas Aces News Release


NEW YORK, NY - Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team today after finishing the season ranked ninth in the league in assists, and finishing in the top six among rookies in scoring (6th, 6.6 ppg), rebounding (5th, 3.3 rpg), steals (3rd, 0.8 spg), free throw percentage (3rd, 80.8%), and minutes played (4th, 22.5 mpg).

The number one overall draft pick posted two double-digit assist games on the year, as well as an assist-rebound double-double (10 rebounds, 10 assists vs, Phoenix, August 20). Young recorded seven double-digit scoring efforts, including a career-high 17 vs. Atlanta on August 13 and at Dallas on August 3.

Young is the 10th player in franchise history to be named to the All-Rookie Team.

Player Year

Jackie Young 2019

A'ja Wilson 2018

Kelsey Plum 2017

Moriah Jefferson 2016

Kayla McBride 2014

Danielle Adams 2011

Danielle Robinson 2011

Camille Little 2007

Sophia Young 2006

Katie Feenstra 2005

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