Jackie Young is the X-factor in USA basketball’s dominant win over Australia

On a team inundated with so much talent, how does one stand out? It’s a tall task, and on this U.S. women’s basketball team, the reality is that several all-time scorers are buried on the bench and attempting just a handful of shots per game. But one two-way guard has found a way to separate herself from the pack and dominate the game on both ends: Jackie Young.

In a 85-64 win over Australia in the Olympic semifinals, Young was in the starting lineup for the second straight game, and once again, she capitalized on the opportunity. She scored a game-high 8 points in the opening quarter, and

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