A'ja Wilson
American basketball player (born 1996)
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Summary
A'ja Wilson was born on August 8, 1996[1], in Columbia[2]. She has worked as a basketball player[3]. She ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145,404 views/month, #2,810 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[5]
- Native language: English[6]
- Educated at: Heathwood Hall Episcopal School[7]
- Notable work: Space Jam: A New Legacy[8]
- Award received: NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player[9], John R. Wooden Award[10], Naismith College Player of the Year[11], Wade Trophy[12], Associated Press Women's College Basketball Player of the Year[13], USBWA Women's National Player of the Year[14], WNBA Rookie of the Year Award[15], Honda Sports Award for Basketball[16], WNBA Most Valuable Player Award[17], WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award[18], WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[19], Best WNBA Player ESPY Award[20], WNBA Peak Performers[21], Best Female Athlete ESPY Award[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Member of sports team: Las Vegas Aces[24]
- League or competition: Women's National Basketball Association[25], NCAA Division I women's basketball[26]
- Named after: Aja[27]
- Commons category: A'ja Wilson[28]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[29]
- Unmarried partner: Bam Adebayo[30]
- Sport: basketball[31]
- Drafted by: Las Vegas Aces[32]
- Family name: Wilson[33]
- Given name: A'ja[34]
- Participant in: 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup[35], 2017 NCAA Division I women's basketball championship game[36], basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics – women's tournament[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Country for sport: United States[39]
- Start of work period: 2018[40]
- Height: 1.93 m[41]
- Mass: 88 kg[42]
- Competition won: 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women[43], 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship for Women[44], 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women[45], 2017 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament[46], 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup[47], basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics – women's tournament[48], 2022 WNBA Finals[49], 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup[50], 2023 WNBA Finals[51], basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics – women's tournament[52], 2025 WNBA Finals[53]
Why It Matters
A'ja Wilson has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was A'ja Wilson born?
A'ja Wilson's place of birth was Columbia[2].
What did A'ja Wilson do for work?
A'ja Wilson worked as a basketball player[3].
Where did A'ja Wilson go to school?
A'ja Wilson was educated at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School[7].
What awards did A'ja Wilson receive?
Honors received include NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player[9], John R. Wooden Award[10], Naismith College Player of the Year[11], and Wade Trophy[12].