Jackie Young is making a name for herself in the WNBA, with standout performances on the court and growing recognition off it. Averaging impressive stats like 15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game in the 2024 season, she’s not just a key player for the Las Vegas Aces but also a rising star in brand endorsements.
Jackie Young’s WNBA Contract With the Las Vegas Aces
Young signed a two-year contract extension with Ace in May 2022, valued at $504,900. When she signed this contract, she expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m grateful to Mark Davis and the Aces organization for believing in me and their commitment to investing in our team.”
She added, “I can’t wait to be back in The House in front of the best fans in the league and for the opportunity to continue to call Vegas home.”
This contract will last until 2025, and she is set to earn around $169,950 this season. After that, she will become a free agent. Throughout her WNBA career, she has earned $577,697.
Inside Young’s Net Worth, Brand, and Endorsement Deals
Young’s net worth is estimated to be at $1.5 million, as the WNBA is not her only source of income; beyond the W, she has made several deals with brands such as Puma that play a huge role in contributing to her net worth.
In 2019, she reached a multi-year deal with Puma after she was picked as the No. 1 overall in the 2019 WNBA Draft. During this collaboration, she was seen in “High Court” collections, which were launched in 2021.
This collection had footwear and apparel designed specifically for women’s basketball, with Young endorsing the Puma Uproar sneakers for their comfort and grip on the court. Aside from the product, she was also featured in Puma’s promotional videos.
She got herself quite an impressive sponsorship agreement with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). This deal guarantees each player $100,000; under this deal, the players are required to take part in at least three promotional videos for Las Vegas, and they also have to create and share social media posts tagging “@Vegas” and wear Las Vegas-branded gear at events.
However, this deal was later put under investigation by the WNBA to check whether it followed the league’s salary-cap rules or not.
Young’s career is definitely on the rise, and with her achievements and brand deals, she’s making a name for herself. What’s next for her could go beyond just basketball, and it’ll be interesting to see how things unfold.
