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Desi-Rae Young Signs With The Phoenix Mercury

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Robert LaMar | Last updated 4/18/24

Former UNLV star Forward Desi-Rae Young has signed a training camp contract with the Phoenix Mercury. Young made the announcement via X on Wednesday, training camp starts on April 28th.

Thank you to everyone who pushed me to be great. Huge shoutout to UNLV for allowing me to showcase my talent in front of my family, friends, and the Las Vegas community. I can’t wait to show Phoniex Mercury that I am built for this.

I love you all #23out https://t.co/qxDmG6cHVo

— Desi-Rae Young (@Desi_RaeY23) April 17, 2024

Young averaged a team-high 18.6 points and 9.0 rebounds. The Las Vegas native was named Mountain West Player of the Week four times this season, this marks the her second time being named Player of the Year. The Desert Oasis graduate is second on UNLV’s all-time scoring list with 1,987 points, behind only Linda Frohlich (2,355). Young is the Lady Rebels’ all-time leader in double-doubles with 56.

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