This article will answer every question you have about Aaron Wiggins. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about him.
- What does Aaron do for a living?
- Who are Aaron’s parents and siblings?
- What are Aaron’s interests and hobbies?
- Is Aaron married or does he have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?
- Does Aaron have any children?
- Where is Aaron now?
- How tall is Aaron?
- How much money does Aaron earn?
- What is Aaron’s net worth?
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Who is Aaron Wiggins?
Aaron Daniel Wiggins is a professional American basketball for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA (National Basketball Association). While at college, he played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins.
How Old Is Aaron Wiggins?
He is 23 years old as of December 2022, having been born on January 2, 1999, in Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. Aaron shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Colby Brock, Tfue, Brianna Paige Arsement, Bryson Tiller, Kane Tanaka (1903-2022), and many more.
Aaron Wiggins Family
Who are Aaron Wiggins’s Parents?
He was born to Tim Wiggins (Father) and Serene Wiggins (Mother).
Does Aaron Wiggins have Siblings?
He has four siblings by the names of Shekinah, Joshua, Zacchaeus, and Imanai
Aaron Wiggins Education
He received his high school education at Grimsley High School but then transferred to Wesleyan Christian Academy. After high school, he attended The University of Maryland.
Aaron Wiggins’s Marital Status
On his love life matters, he is seen as a person who hates drama and loves his privacy. He has managed to keep his marriage/dating life low key thus leaving many with a lot of unanswered questions. In case there is news regarding this matter, we will update it here as soon as possible.
Aaron Wiggins Kids
He does not have any kids as of December 2022. In case there is new news regarding this matter, we will update it here as soon as possible.
Aaron Wiggins Career
A High School Career
He grew up playing basketball, football, and running track. Thus he played high school basketball for Grimsley High School before transferring to Wesleyan Christian Academy. He was thus an NCISAA Class 3A All-State selection as a senior. He then competed for Team Charlotte on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. As a consensus four-star recruit, on June 3, 2017, he committed to play college basketball for Maryland. Thus he drew the attention of Maryland’s coaching staff while they were visiting Wesleyan to watch his teammate Jaylen Hoard.
A College Career
He began his freshman season as a starter but later told coach Mark Turgeon that he was more comfortable coming off the bench. As a freshman at Maryland, he played the most minutes among his team’s reserves. Thus he led Maryland with a season-high 15 points in losses to Michigan and Michigan State. Overall, he finished the season averaging 8.3 points and 3.3. rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game, shooting a team-high 41.3% from three-point range. He went on to score a sophomore season-high 20 points on February 23, 2020.
And recorded six three-pointers in a 79-72 loss to Ohio State. As a sophomore, he averaged 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game and was named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year. In the final game of his junior season, he scored a career-high 27 points in a 96-77 loss to Alabama in the second round of the NCAA tournament. He then averaged 14.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game as a junior. Thus earning All-Big Ten honorable mention. He then declared for the 2021 NBA draft on April 9, 2021, while maintaining his college eligibility. Later, he decided to remain in the draft.
A Professional Career
He was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 55th pick. With the Thunder, he had a very productive NBA Summer League averaging the second most points on the team with 11.2 PPG. On August 15, 2021, he signed a two-way contract with the Thunder. Under the terms of the deal, he will split time between the Thunder and their NBA G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue. He went on to score a career-high 24 points on December 26, 2021, against the New Orleans Pelicans. The following year on February 12, Oklahoma converted his two-way contract into a standard contract for the rest of the season.
Aaron Wiggins Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 6ft 5 inches (1.96m) and a weight of 86kg (189 lbs).
Aaron Wiggins’s Salary and Net Worth
He has an annual salary of $1,305,761 and an estimated net worth of between $1 and $5 million.