Jackie Young earns spot on Team USA roster for upcoming FIBA World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jackie Young, a former standout at Notre Dame, has been named to the Team USA roster for the FIBA Women's World Cup. Young’s impressive career includes helping Notre Dame win the 2018 national championship and becoming the No. 1 overall draft pick in the WNBA, where she plays for the Las Vegas Aces. Currently, she averages 17.8 points and 6.8 assists per game this season. Young joins a talented lineup that features A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Caitlin Clark among others. Her selection to the team reflects her growth and success at the highest levels of the sport.
- •Jackie Young was a key player for Notre Dame from 2016-19.
- •She averaged 17.8 points and 6.8 assists this season.
- •Young has won three WNBA championships with the Aces.
- •Her inclusion on Team USA adds further prestige to her career.
- •The FIBA Women's World Cup is set for later this year.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Notre Dame star Jackie Young named to Team USA roster
"Jackie Young’s journey from Notre Dame champion to WNBA star has earned her a spot on Team USA.
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