A’Ja Wilson’s Parents

Last Modified Sep 9, 2024 07:01 GMT
A’Ja Wilson’s Parents
A’Ja Wilson’s (Source: A’Ja Wilson’s Instagram handle @aja22wilson )

A’Ja Riyadh Wilson was born on August 8, 1996, in Columbia, South Carolina, in the United States. She is an American professional basketball player playing for the Las Vegas Aces as their power forward and she was the first overall pick by the Aces in the 2018 WNBA Draft.

In her high school and college career, she achieved many accolades including the 2018 Naismith College Player of the Year, the 2018 John R. Wooden Award, the 2018 Wade Award, the 2018 Lisa Leslie Award, the three-time SEC Player of the Year in 2016, 2017, and 2018, the two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2018, and the 2015 Freshman of the Year. As of July 2024, she earned many other achievements including the 2022 and 2023 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, the 2023 and 2024 Best WNBA Player ESPY Award and the 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Year. She achieved the USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year two times in 2015 and 2022, issued by USA Basketball. She also earned the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Most Valuable Player.

Who is A’Ja Wilson’s Parents

Roscoe C Jr. and Eva Rakes Wilson are A’Ja Wilson’s parents.

Who is A’Ja Wilson’s mother?

Eva Rakes Wilson, A’Ja Wilson’s mother, is an entrepreneur. She is the executive director of A’Ja Wilson Foundation and Burnt Wax Candle Company. She is also the CEO of the company, Pursenally Yours by Eva, as mentioned in her Instagram handle. Her mother worked as a reporter (court stenographer) and for the Richland County School District 1 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Who is A’Ja Wilson’s father?

A’Ja Wilson’s father, Roscoe C Wilson Jr. played basketball in his college at Benedict College in South Carolina, Columbia and he played professionally in Europe for 10 seasons. In an interview with ESPN, A’Ja Wilson shared that her father coached her for the AAU Tournament.

What nationality are A’Ja Wilson’s parents?

A’Ja Wilson’s parents, Eva Wilson And Roscoe Wilson hold American nationality.

See more:- A'ja Wilson Championships

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FAQ's On A’Ja Wilson’s Parents

A. A’Ja Wilson has an older brother, Renaldo, who played professional basketball overseas. 

A. A’Ja Wilson’s height is 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m).

A. As of July 2024, A’Ja Wilson is 27 years old.

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