A'ja Wilson

A'ja Wilson is an American professional basketball player, born on August 8, 1996, in Hopkins, South Carolina. She is widely regarded as one of the best women's basketball players of her generation. Wilson began her professional career with the Las Vegas Aces in 2018, where she quickly established herself as a dominant player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Wilson is known for her incredible agility, strength, scoring ability, and versatility. She has won numerous individual awards, including a WNBA MVP title, and leads her team with her dynamic style of play.

Off the court, Wilson is also recognized for her advocacy work, particularly regarding racial and gender equity in sports, making significant contributions to societal change and inspiring millions worldwide.

College Career (South Carolina Gamecocks)

• Collegiate Success: Wilson played for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2014 to 2018, leading the team to its first NCAA Championship in 2017 and earning numerous individual honors, including the Naismith College Player of the Year and the Honda Sports Award.

Las Vegas Aces

• Professional Success: Wilson was selected as the first overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces. Since joining the Aces, she has become one of the league's top players, earning WNBA MVP honors in 2020 and leading her team to the WNBA Finals in 2020 and 2022.

USA National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for the USA Women's National Basketball Team in 2018.

Achievements:

• FIBA World Cup: Gold medalist in 2018.
• Olympics: Gold medalist in 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• Wilson has played a significant role in the USA Women's National Basketball Team's success, contributing to their dominant international performance.

• Position: Primarily a forward, but also excels as a center.
• Skills: Known for her incredible agility, strength, defensive presence, and scoring ability. Wilson is celebrated for her versatility, powerful shots, and rebounding ability.

• Family: Wilson is the daughter of Roscoe and Eva Wilson. She has an older brother, Renaldo.
• Advocacy: Wilson uses her platform to advocate for racial and gender equity in sports. She has been outspoken about the wage gap in professional sports and other social justice issues.

• A'ja Wilson is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her advocacy work, determination, and role in advancing women's professional basketball. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the court, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

WNBA MVP:

• Named WNBA MVP in 2020

WNBA All-Star:

• Selected as an All-Star in each of her first three seasons

WNBA First Team:

• Named to the WNBA First Team in 2018, 2019, and 2020

WNBA All-Defensive Second Team:

• Named to the All-Defensive Second Team in 2019 and 2020

Books

• Wilson, A'ja. (2021) Stand Tall: Fighting for Myself, My Team, and My Future. HarperCollins Publishers.

Websites

• WNBA: Information about A'ja Wilson’s professional career and achievements. Available at: https://www.wnba.com
• ESPNW: Details about Wilson’s advocacy work and career highlights. Available at: https://www.espn.com/espnw

Articles

• The New York Times: A'ja Wilson’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/aja-wilson

Interviews and Documentaries

• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on A'ja Wilson, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com