USA Basketball star A'ja Wilson is ready to lead the women's basketball team to another gold medal in Paris as she continues a dominant 2024 season.

Learn more about the Las Vegas Aces star here.

How tall is A'ja Wilson?

A’ja Wilson is 6-foot-4.

How old is A'ja Wilson?

A’ja Wilson is 27 and was born on August 8, 1996.

Where did A'ja Wilson go to college? 

A’ja Wilson played basketball at the University of South Carolina. She helped the Gamecocks win the NCAA championship in 2017, and she swept every major National Player of the Year award the following season.

When did A'ja Wilson start playing basketball?

A’ja Wilson started playing basketball at 11, but says she wasn’t very talented when she was young.

What do A'ja Wilson’s parents do?

A’ja Wilson’s father played professional basketball in Europe and her mom worked as a court stenographer (reporter).

What was A'ja Wilson’s childhood like?

A’ja Wilson has an older brother named Renaldo, and her father coached her AAU team when she was young. She grew up with a close-knit community in her town and dealt with dyslexia as a kid. 

Where did A'ja Wilson grow up?

A’ja Wilson grew up in Hopkins, South Carolina.

Where did A'ja Wilson go to high school?

A’ja Wilson went to high school at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, South Carolina.

What are some fun facts about A'ja Wilson?

A’ja Wilson owns a candle making business called Burnt Wax Candles, with candles named after her career accomplishments (such as the 2023 WNBA Finals MVP collection). She always chooses her shoes first when picking her outfit. An avid lover of board games, Wilson enjoys the card game Uno in particular.

How did A'ja Wilson get her name?

A’ja Wilson was named after her father’s favorite song, "Aja" by Steely Dan. She got her middle name, Riyadh, from the Saudi Arabian city where her aunt was stationed during Operation Desert Storm.

Is A'ja Wilson married?

A’ja Wilson is not married.

What is A'ja Wilson’s workout routine?

A’ja Wilson enjoys working out to music with her teammates but says she dislikes cardio workouts.

Does A’ja Wilson have a signature shoe with Nike?

A’ja Wilson recently announced the creation of her signature shoe with Nike called A’One.

How many followers does A’ja Wilson have on Instagram?

A’ja Wilson has over 964,000 followers on Instagram.

What is the name of A’ja Wilson’s new book?

A’ja Wilson’s new book is called "Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You." It was released in February 2024.