2020 Big ten Sixth Man of the Year, Aaron Wiggins is a college basketball player currently playing for the Maryland Terrapins of the Big Ten Conference. A consensus four-star recruit, he finished his high school career at Grimsley High School and then transferred to Wesleyan Christian Academy.
North Carolina native, Aaron Wiggins was born on 2nd January 1999 under the star sign Capricorn. The twenty-two years old holds an American nationality and belongs to the Afro-American ethnic background. He stands 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) tall and weighs 200 lb (91 kg).
Wiggins enrolled at Grimsley High School, where he played basketball for the school's team. For his senior year, he was transferred to Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina. There he was an NCISAA Class 3A All-State selection.
On 3nrd June 2017, Wiggins signed to Maryland to play college basketball. In fact, he drew the attention of Maryland's coaching staff while they were visiting Wesleyan for Jaylen Hoard.
During his freshman season, Wiggins played the most minutes among his team's reserves. He concluded the season averaging 8.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game, shooting a team-high 41.3 percent from the three-point range. The following season, he averaged 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
When it comes to open about his relationship status or girlfriend, Aaron Wiggins is a quite confidential person. There are few posts on his Ig but sadly not lovey dobby which would hint at his love life. The young talent has managed his love life as secret as possible. For now, No. 2 – Maryland Terrapins' small forward is believed to be single.
Aaron Wiggins is the son of Tim Wiggins and Serena Wiggins. Further, he was raised alongside his four siblings: Shekinah, Joshua, Zacchaeus, and Imanai.
Besides basketball, he is extremely musically inclined. He played the piano and trombone in his church band in high school. Also, he acted in plays and danced.
To start, college athlete does not get paid playing for the college team. It is against NCAA rules to pay its athlete because the association believes athletes are not employed. Instead, most college athletes have a full scholarship. Hence, Aaron, who plays for the Maryland Terrapins of the Big Ten Conference has not earned a single buck from his college team.
Wiggin has announced for the 2021 NBA Draft while maintaining collegiate eligibility and is currently projects to be 2nd round pick to undrafted. If Wiggin gets to pick by any NBA team, he will earn a salary in millions. The average salary of NBA players is $7 million.
As of 2021, Wiggins' net worth is under review.
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