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A'ja Wilson

A'ja Wilson is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

A'ja Wilson is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces. She is a two-time WNBA champion and multiple-time league MVP.

Early life and college

Wilson was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and played college basketball at the University of South Carolina. She helped the Gamecocks win the 2017 NCAA women's championship and finished as the school's all-time leading scorer.

WNBA career

Wilson was selected first overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2018 WNBA draft. She has become one of the league's top players, leading the Aces to championships in 2022 and 2023 and earning multiple MVP awards.

Awards and recognition

Listed as a center, Wilson is known for scoring, rebounding, and interior defense. Her accolades include multiple WNBA MVP awards, All-Star selections, and record-setting performances, cementing her as a dominant force in the league.

In short

  • Plays for the Las Vegas Aces as a center.
  • First overall pick in the 2018 WNBA draft.
  • Won NCAA championship in 2017 with South Carolina.
  • Multiple WNBA championships and MVP awards.

Quick questions

Who is A'ja Wilson?
A'ja Wilson is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She is a former University of South Carolina standout and a multiple-time WNBA MVP.
How old is A'ja Wilson?
A'ja Wilson was born on August 8, 1996, which makes her 29 years old as of July 23, 2026.
How many WNBA championships has A'ja Wilson won?
She has won two WNBA championships with the Las Vegas Aces, in 2022 and 2023.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aja-Wilson
    Supports: Birth date, role with the Las Vegas Aces, college, MVP awards, and WNBA championships.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/bio/_/id/3149391/aja-wilson
    Supports: Height, birthdate, college, and WNBA draft details.
  3. USA Basketball — https://www.usab.com/players/aja-wilson
    Supports: Height, age, hometown, and college.
  4. NBC Olympics — https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/aja-wilson-meet-athlete
    Supports: College attendance, 2017 NCAA championship, and height.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A'ja_Wilson
    Supports: College achievements and scoring record; used here only for corroboration.