Etta greatly improved her stock as a recruit after putting together a fantastic Junior season for the Lady Panthers. She had always been more of a role player in the past, but this year, she stepped up to be their “#2” to Mollie Ernstes Mollie Ernstes 5'11" | SG Jennings County | 2026 State IN , whether that was helping to initiate the offense or looking for offense herself, plus she is a tough-nosed defender with a great motor. She is just one of those quiet, business-like players who goes out and does her job until there is no time left on the clock. One of the elite small college programs could get a good one in her.

Etta Young Etta Young 5'10" | SF Jennings County | 2027 State IN is a proven scorer for Jennings County—and for any team she suits up with. She plays with a smooth, confident style, able to finish at the rim as well as knock down shots from the perimeter. This past summer, she shined playing alongside Franklin Central guard Aniya Doughty Aniya Doughty 5'9" | SG Franklin Central | 2027 State IN , gaining valuable experience and drawing college interest in the process.

The next goal on Etta’s list is bringing home a sectional championship for Jennings County, where she’ll team up again with Division I prospect Mollie Ernstes Mollie Ernstes 5'11" | SG Jennings County | 2026 State IN . With the two of them leading the way, expectations are high for Jennings County this season. Look for Etta to elevate her scoring even further and make a strong case as an All-Star candidate.

Watching Etta quite a bit throughout June and July, you can see she has made a significant jump from her Freshman to her Sophomore year. She is much stronger, now, more naturally explosive, and she plays with a great deal of versatility. When she needs to, she can use her strength and ability inside the paint to defend and rebound. However, Etta is a wing skillfully and can handle it a little like a point forward. She’s a multilevel scorer as well, and she can shoot it outside or get to the rim. I look for her to make another jump this season.

Young is the type of player that makes the right choices- knowing when to drive to the basket and score, understanding how to maneuver her way to the rim with spin moves and correct footwork, shooting the mid-range jumper in flow with the offense. Active rebounder, and great job finding her teammates for open looks!

Since I saw her last Summer, Etta has grown a little, she has gotten stronger, and she is playing with a lot more versatility. She has turned into a really nice small college prospect who I think most of the elite Midwestern schools would like. She has an athletically strong frame, nice length, and she moves/changes directions well. She can handle it in transition, score it from the perimeter or mid-post, plus she defends with versatility and will mix it up/rebound inside.