Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is a detailed profile for Aaron Wiggins:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Aaron Daniel Wiggins
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 2, 1999
  • Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 21
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • High Schools:
    • Grimsley High School, Greensboro, North Carolina
    • Wesleyan Christian Academy, High Point, North Carolina
  • College: University of Maryland (2018–2021)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2nd round, 55th overall pick, in 2021
  • Teams Played For:
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (2021–present)
    • Oklahoma City Blue (G League affiliate, 2021–2023)
  • Championship Rings: None to date
  • Children: Information not publicly available
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Aaron Wiggins’ archetype is that of a dependable two-way wing, the kind of low-maintenance rotation player who can fill gaps, defend his position, and score without hijacking possessions. Defensively, he fits as a disciplined team wing who uses length, mobility, and solid instincts to stay in front of perimeter players, help across the floor, and hold up within a switch-heavy structure. Offensively, his role is built on complementary scoring: spotting up, cutting, attacking closeouts, running the floor, and finishing efficiently when the advantage is already there rather than needing to create everything from scratch. Physically, Wiggins has good size for a wing at around 6-foot-5 to 6-foot-6 with a lean frame, plus enough athleticism and reach to play bigger than his listed measurements. The overall play style summary is a smart, efficient connector on the wing — a player who can defend, move without the ball, hit open shots, and slide neatly into winning lineups because he rarely forces the game. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Wiggins began his collegiate basketball career at the University of Maryland, where he played from 2018 to 2021. During his time there, he was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year in 2020.
  • In the 2021 NBA Draft, Wiggins was selected 55th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He initially signed a two-way contract, splitting time between the Thunder and their G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue. On February 12, 2022, his contract was converted into a standard NBA deal. Wiggins re-signed with the Thunder on July 7, 2024, committing to a multi-year contract.

Sources:

NBA.com — Aaron Wiggins
NBA.com — NBA 2021 Draft Prospects | Aaron Wiggins
NBA Draft — Aaron Wiggins
Thunderous Intentions — 3 Thunder who will make-or-break upcoming 2025 NBA playoff run
The Ringer — How the Thunder Became More Than Just Noise