Jackie Young inks a deal with Sketchers

According to Yahoo! Sports, Jackie Young has a new accolade to celebrate.

Aces reigning MVP A’ja Wilson is not the only Aces star making waves this All-Star weekend. Aces guard Jackie Wilson will join Wilson as a part of the All-Star team.

Young made headlines this weekend after it was announced that she entered into a deal with sponsor Sketchers for a signature shoe.

Jackie Young adds to a growing list of WNBA stars to sign endorsements with major footwear brands.

With the increasing popularity of the WNBA in recent years, more and more players are opening up to the idea of off-the-court endorsement opportunities.

Jackie Young signed a multi-year shoe contract with the company and celebrated the occasion by handing out her new Sketchers sneakers with her siblings at a skills clinic put on for young girls in her hometown of Princeton, Indiana.

Young returned home to Indiana as she prepares for her fourth-consecutive All-Star game.

Jackie Young is so deserving of this honor and all that comes with it.