Last Updated on January 6, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is a detailed profile for Aaron Wiggins:
Personal Information:
- 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
Educational and Athletic Background:
- High Schools:
- Grimsley High School, Greensboro, North Carolina
- Wesleyan Christian Academy, High Point, North Carolina
- College: University of Maryland (2018–2021)
Professional Career:
- 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
Personal Life:
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
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.