| A’ja Wilson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 8, 1996 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
A’ja Wilson is an American professional basketball player who as of December 2022, had been playing for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Born Name
A’ja Riyadh Wilson
Nick Name
Wilson
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Residence
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nationality
Education
A’ja studied at Heathwood Hall Episcopal in Columbia, South Carolina, and graduated from there in 2014. The same year, she enrolled at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Mass Communications in 2019.
Occupation
Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Roscoe Jr. Wilson (Professional Basketball Player)
- Mother – Eva Wilson (Court Stenographer Businesswoman)
- Siblings – Roscoe (Older Brother) (Basketball Player)
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
A’ja has dated –
- Josh Cunningham – A’ja has been in a relationship with a boy named Josh Cunningham since they met in college sometime between 2014 and 2019.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering physical appearance
- Wide smile
- Bulbous nose
Brand Endorsements
Through her social media, A’ja has either endorsed or promoted various brands including –
- RUFFLES
- Mountain Dew
Religion
Christianity
A’ja Wilson Facts
- She was born and brought up in South Carolina in a Christian family.
- Her grandfather was a minister.
- During an interview with NPR‘s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! she stated that she was named after her father’s favorite song, “Aja” by Steely Dan. On the other hand, her middle name comes from the Saudi Arabian capital where her maternal aunt was deployed during Operation Desert Storm.
- She was one of few Black girls who attended Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.
- During her teenage years, A’ja played for the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team. She was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
- She played at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2019.
- A’ja founded the Burnt Wax Candle Company in the past. Furthermore, she went on to found the A’ja Wilson Foundation through which she advocates for preventing bullying and education around dyslexia. On the other hand, Wilson is also a member of the WNBA’s social justice council.
- She has been sponsored by Nike and Mountain Dew.
- Wilson was included in Forbes‘ “2021 30 Under 30” list.
- She was drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Aces and played her debut professional match against the Connecticut Sun on May 20, 2018.
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