Born on January 2, 1999 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Aaron Wiggins plays as a backup shooting guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was drafted by OKC with the 55th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
In 61 games so far in the 2023/24 season, Wiggins is shooting lights out from deep (49.5%). In his limited opportunities, his offensive IQ and shot-making decisions are exceptional, maximizing his efficiency and impact despite fewer shots. He is averaging 6.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 14.6 minutes played and is shooting an impressive 57% from the field. With the Thunder eyeing a deep playoff run, he could prove to be a valuable asset off the bench and score efficiently against second units.
Aaron Wiggins College
Aaron Wiggins played three seasons at the University of Maryland. In his freshman season (2018/19), Wiggins showcased his scoring prowess as an elite shooter off the bench. He shot 41.3% from deep in his freshman season, which ranks 11th in Maryland history. Despite being a freshman, some of his best individual games came against the ranked colleges.
During his sophomore season (2019/20), Maryland shared the conference title due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the post season was canceled. He registered his first double-double — 13 points and 13 rebounds against Rhode Island and was ranked second on the team for most 3-pointers made (53). He was also awarded the Big 10 Conference Sixth Man of the Year award for the 2019-20 season.
In his junior season (2020/21), Wiggins had the second most points on the team, and had multiple 20 point games. He averaged 14.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game as a junior.
Wiggins faced disappointment in the NCAA tournament when Maryland suffered a second-round loss to Alabama despite him scoring his career-high 27 points in the 2020-21 season. He also played in the 2018-19 NCAA second round losing to LSU, scoring 11 points. Nevertheless, his talent and potential were evident, and after his junior season, Wiggins made the decision to declare for the 2021 NBA Draft.
Aaron Wiggins College Stats
| Season | School | Conf | Class | G | GS | MP | FG% | 3P% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
| 2018-19 | Maryland | Big Ten | FR | 34 | 4 | 23.6 | 38.5% | 41.3% | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 8.3 |
| 2019-20 | Maryland | Big Ten | SO | 31 | 16 | 28.6 | 37.7% | 31.7% | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 10.4 |
| 2020-21 | Maryland | Big Ten | JUN | 31 | 30 | 33.0 | 44.6% | 35.6% | 5.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 14.5 |
FAQ's on Aaron Wiggins college
A. Aaron Wiggins played collegiate basketball at University of Maryland.
A. Aaron Wiggins earned a base salary of $1,836,096 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. Aaron Wiggins has played for one NBA team as of March 2024.
A. Aaron Wiggins 25 years old. He was born on January 2, 1999.
