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Athlete
A'ja Wilson
Famoose for
Leading Las Vegas to WNBA championships as a dominant two-way player.
NCAA championship · WNBA titles
- Born
- 8 August 1996
- Birthplace
- Columbia, United States
More people
A'ja Wilson
A’ja Wilson is an American basketball player whose scoring, rebounding and defence made her a major professional force.
Early life
South Carolina
Grew up near Columbia.
College
Played for the University of South Carolina.
Career
- 2014–2018
College career
Developed into a leading national player.
- 2018
Las Vegas Aces
Entered the WNBA as the first draft pick.
- 2020s
Championship leader
Became central to the Aces’ success.
Achievements
NCAA championship
Helped win South Carolina’s first women’s title.
WNBA titles
Won consecutive championships.
Historic scoring season
Became the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a regular season.
Beyond basketball
Foundation
Supports children and families affected by dyslexia.
Writing
Published Dear Black Girls.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Las Vegas Aces: career biography ↗Photo: John Mac. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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