Photo: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
A'ja Wilson is genuinely one of those once-in-a-generation talents who makes you feel like you're watching basketball history unfold in real time. She came out of the University of South Carolina as the most decorated college player of her era — Naismith Award, Wooden Award, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player — and then stepped right into the WNBA and won Rookie of the Year like it was just the next item on her checklist. What I love about her game is how complete it is: she can punish you in the post, step out and hit the mid-range, and guard anyone on the floor. The Las Vegas Aces became a dynasty with her at the center of it, and she's carried herself with this quiet confidence that never tips into arrogance. South Carolina born, nationally dominant — she's made the case, convincingly, for being the best women's basketball player of her generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- A'ja Wilson
- Name (Japanese)
- エイジャ・ウィルソン
- Reading
- えいじゃ・うぃるそん
- Born
- August 8, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Hopkins, South Carolina, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- University
- University of South Carolina
Awards & achievements
- Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year
- 2017 NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- 2018 John R. Wooden Award
- 2018 Naismith College Player of the Year
- 2018 Wade Trophy
- 2018 Associated Press Women's College Basketball Player of the Year
- 2018 USBWA Women's National Player of the Year
- 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was A'ja Wilson born?
Born August 8, 1996 (age 29).
Where is A'ja Wilson from?
A'ja Wilson is from Hopkins, South Carolina, United States.
What does A'ja Wilson do?
A'ja Wilson works as basketball player.
How tall is A'ja Wilson?
A'ja Wilson is 2 cm.
What is A'ja Wilson known for?
Notable works include Space Jam: A New Legacy.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.