Jackie Young named WNBA Most Improved Player
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Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 12:19 PM CDT
LAS VEGAS (WFIE) - Princeton’s Jackie Young has been named the 2022 WNBA Most Improved Player.
The Las Vegas Aces guard is the first player in franchise history to receive the honor.
Young is enjoying a career year in Las Vegas, averaging 15.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals.
In her fourth season on the professional level, she also earned her first WNBA All-Star Game selection.
The Olympic gold medalist remains Indiana’s all-time leading scorer in high school basketball history.
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