A’ja Wilson Net Worth, Biography, Age, Height, Body Measurement, Personal Life, Career, Wiki

A’ja Wilson is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was selected as the first overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Aces. Wilson is a two-time WNBA Champion, two-time WNBA Finals MVP, three-time WNBA All-Star, WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and WNBA Rookie of the Year. She is also a member of the United States national basketball team, with whom she won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Who is A’ja Wilson?

A’ja Wilson is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted first overall by the Aces in the 2018 WNBA Draft. Wilson was born in Columbia, South Carolina and played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks. She was a two-time consensus national player of the year and led the Gamecocks to their first NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship in 2017.

A’ja Wilson Early Life and College Career

A’jah Wilson was born in Hopkins, South Carolina, on August 8, 1996. She is the daughter of Cheryl and Roger Wilson. Wilson has two older brothers and one older sister. She started playing basketball at a young age and was a standout player at Hopkins High School. Wilson was a McDonald’s All-American and the South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior. She was recruited by many of the top college basketball programs in the country, but ultimately chose to attend the University of South Carolina.

At South Carolina, Wilson was a four-time All-American and three-time SEC Player of the Year. She led the Gamecocks to four NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Final Four appearances. Wilson is the all-time leading scorer for both the South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams.

A’ja Wilson Bio & Wiki

Real Name A’ja Riyadh Wilson
Date of Birth August 8, 1996
Gender Female
Horoscope Leo
Nationality American
Religion Christian
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg)
Marital Status Unmarried
Boyfriend/  Dating Josh Cunningham
Children N/A
Salary $199,211
Net worth $2 million
Profession Professional Basketball Player (WNBA)

A’ja Wilson Net Worth, Annual Income & Earnings 

A’ja Wilson net worth is around $3 million. She earned most of her wealth through her career as a professional basketball player in the WNBA. Wilson is currently signed to the Las Vegas Aces and her current contract is worth $398,422 per year. She has endorsement deals with several companies, including Nike, Coca-Cola and State Farm.

Name A’ja Wilson
Profession American professional basketball player
Yearly Income $400,000 +
Monthly Income $30,000 +
Net Worth (2024) $3 Million
Current teams Las Vegas Aces (#22 / Center), United States

A’ja Wilson Car Collection & Asset 

She is one of the most successful and marketable athletes in the WNBA, and her net worth will continue to rise in the coming years. A’ja Wilson has not publicly disclosed which car she owns. However, in a 2018 tweet, she posted a photo of himself in a car with the caption “Car Selfie >”. The car in the photo is a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a luxury SUV that starts at around $130,000. It’s possible that Wilson owns the car, but it’s also possible that she just posed in it for pictures.

Apart from the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Wilson has also been spotted driving a Range Rover. In a 2020 Instagram post, she posted a photo of himself driving a black Range Rover with the caption “Midnight Rides”. The Range Rover is another luxury SUV that starts around $60,000.

A’ja Wilson WNBA Career

A’ja Wilson was selected as the first overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces. She made an immediate impact on the Aces, helping them to their first playoff appearance in 2019. Wilson was named WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. In 2020, Wilson led the Aces to their first WNBA Championship. She was named the WNBA Finals MVP after averaging 20.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game in the series.

In 2022, Wilson led the Aces to their second WNBA championship in three years. She was again named the WNBA Finals MVP after averaging 19.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game in the series. Wilson is a three-time WNBA All-Star and two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). She is the first player in WNBA history to win both the MVP award and the Finals MVP award.

A’ja Wilson Height, Wight, Body Measurement

Height in feet inches – 6’ 4” – in centimeters – 193 cm
Weight in Kilograms – 88 kg  –  in Pounds –  195 lbs
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Shoe Size 13 US
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Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color Dark Brown
Body Type Slim
Sexual Orientation Straight

A’ja Wilson Awards and Honors

  • WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) (2020, 2022)
  • WNBA Finals MVP (2020, 2022)
  • WNBA Rookie of the Year (2018)
  • WNBA All-Star (2019, 2021, 2022)
  • 3x WNBA All-WNBA First Team (2020, 2021, 2022)
  • 1x WNBA All-WNBA Second Team (2019)
  • 2x WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2021, 2022)
  • 1x WNBA All-Rookie First Team (2018)
  • 4x USBWA All-America First Team (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
  • 4x Nancy Lieberman Award (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
  • 3x SEC Player of the Year (2016, 2017, 2018)
  • Olympic Gold Medal (2020)
  • FIBA Women’s World Cup Gold Medal (2018)

 

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