A’ja Wilson

American professional basketball player A'ja Wilson plays for the Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) Las Vegas Aces. Wilson got the Most Outstanding Player title in the NCAA basketball tournament while playing for the South Carolina Gamecocks, which helped them win their first NCAA Women's Basketball Championship in 2017.

Wilson spent her childhood and high school years at the prestigious Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in southern Columbia. Wilson played in 119 high school games after earning a spot on the varsity team in the eighth grade. She averaged 24.7 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 4.3 blocks per game while she was in high school. She wore number 22 and was a forward.

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A'ja Wilson's Early Life

Born in Hopkins, South Carolina, A’ja Wilson attended Heathwood Hall High School. During her high school career, A’ja was named the 2014 National High School Player of the Year by WBCA and Naismith. She was also a McDonald’s All-American and Parade All-American for the 2013-14 season. She earned the South Carolina Independent Schools Association Player of the Year award three times.

A'ja Wilson Family Background

A'ja Wilson's parents, Eva Rakes Wilson and Roscoe Wilson, Jr., raised her in Hopkins, South Carolina. Her older brother, Renaldo, played professional basketball abroad, while her mother worked as a court stenographer (reporter).

Roscoe Wilson, Jr., her father, was a talented center who was renowned for his ability to pull down rebounds while playing basketball at Benedict College. Being the first Benedict player to play professionally in Europe, he had notable success while playing for teams in Sweden, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina. He was inducted into the Benedict College Hall of Fame following his professional career.

A'ja Wilson Relationship

When reports surfaced after the 2024 Olympics, A'ja Wilson revealed in February 2025 that she was in a long-term relationship with NBA power forward Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat.

Adebayo and Wilson have been friends for years, and she has supported Wilson by wearing her signature sneakers and, most recently, by surprising her with her fourth WNBA MVP trophy following her historic victory.

A'ja Wilson Social Media

Some of her social media links are mentioned below:

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/aja22wilson/

​Twitter- https://x.com/_ajawilson22

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ajawilsonofficial/

A'ja Wilson Brand Ambassador

In October 2018, A'ja broke new ground by signing an endorsement deal with Mountain Dew, becoming the first female basketball player to do so. Her influence continued to grow, and by May 2021, she had designed a limited-edition Mountain Dew hoodie. In April 2021, A'ja also started her own business with a luxury candle line, Burnt Wax Candle Company. In August 2022, she signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Ruffles, creating her signature chip, Smoky BBQ Ruffles Ridge Twists.

In 2024, A'ja Wilson added Gatorade, a hydration drink, to her endorsements. Gatorade features top athletes like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers in its campaigns. Among her most recent endeavors, A’ja Wilson collaborated with Nike to design and launch her own signature sneaker, the A'One, featuring her personalized logo, marking a significant milestone in her career. Most of her merchandise, including t-shirts, was sold out in a couple of hours.

A'ja Wilson Investments

In one of her notable public investments, A’ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA finals MVP, invested in Masters during a $2.7 million seed funding round in 2021.

Some notable athletes who have invested in the Masters Fitness App include NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo, Olympic snowboarding gold medalist Shaun White, and professional surfer Kai Lenny. Now announced Lakers head coach, J.J. Reddick, had also previously developed training programs on the app.

A'ja Wilson Achievements

Since her high school career, Wilson has demonstrated a tremendous level of dedication to the game, which has led her to achieve extraordinary things. Her achievements include:

3× WNBA champion (2022, 2023, 2025) 2x WNBA Finals MVP (2023,2025)4× WNBA MVP (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025)3× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2022, 2023, 2025)7× WNBA All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021–2025)5× All-WNBA First Team (2020, 2022–2025)All-WNBA Second Team (2021)4× WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2022–2025)WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020)2× WNBA Peak Performer (2024, 2025)2× WNBA scoring champion (2024, 2025)5× WNBA blocks leader (2020, 2022–2025)Commissioner's Cup champion (2022)WNBA All-Rookie Team (2018)WNBA Rookie of the Year (2018)2× Best WNBA Player ESPY Award (2023, 2024)Best Female Athlete ESPY Award (2024)NCAA champion (2017)NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2017)AP Player of the Year (2018)Honda Sports Award (2018)Naismith College Player of the Year (2018)John R. Wooden Award (2018)Wade Trophy (2018)USBWA National Player of the Year (2018)Lisa Leslie Award (2018)3× All-American – USBWA, WBCA Coaches' (2016–2018)3× First-team All-American – AP (2016–2018)Third-team All-American - AP (2015)SEC Female Athlete of the Year (2018)3× SEC Player of the Year (2016–2018)2× SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2016, 2018)2× SEC Tournament MVP (2017, 2018)4× First-team All-SEC (2015–2018)3× SEC All-Defensive Team (2016–2018)SEC All-Freshman Team (2015)SEC Freshman of the Year (2015)No. 22 retired by the South Carolina GamecocksNaismith Prep Player of the Year (2014)MaxPreps National Player of the Year (2014)McDonald's All-American (2014)3× USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2015, 2022, 2024)FIBA Women's Olympics MVP (2024)FIBA Women's World Cup MVP (2022)FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2015)FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship MVP (2014)

2x Olympic Gold Medal (2020,2024)

A'ja Wilson Contract

According to Spotrac, A’ja Wilson signed a two-year $400,000 contract extension with the Las Vegas Aces in July 2023. She will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

A’ja Wilson’s previous contract was a two-year contract worth $398,422 in February 2022 with an average annual salary of $199,211. After being drafted as the first overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft, she was signed on a four-year $232,178 rookie contract with an annual average salary of $58,045.

A’ja Wilson's Diet

A'ja Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces star, follows a balanced and mindful diet to support her athletic performance. "My lovely chef makes me an amazing meal, like fish and a good salad," she told Bustle. On game days, that combination is my favorite. I'll sneak Starburst, Skittles, and sour gummy worms because I also have a sweet craving.

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