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TODAY’S CLUE: G = S
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ANSWER: “THERE’S SOMEBODY OUT THERE THAT’S GOING TO TRY TO TAKE YOUR JOB. YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE GREAT AT IT, EVERY SINGLE DAY.” — A’JA WILSON
A’ja Wilson
August 8, 1996 • 30 years old • American Basketball Player
Overview
A’ja Wilson is an American professional basketball player who has become one of the leading stars of women’s basketball. A powerful scorer, rebounder, and defender, she has starred for the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA and represented the United States in international competition.
South Carolina
Wilson was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and became a standout player in her home state. She attended the University of South Carolina, where she played for coach Dawn Staley and helped the Gamecocks win the program’s first NCAA women’s basketball championship in 2017.
Number One Pick
Wilson entered the WNBA as the first overall selection in the 2018 draft, chosen by the Las Vegas Aces. She made an immediate impact and was named WNBA Rookie of the Year in her first professional season.
Championship Success
Wilson became the centerpiece of a powerful Las Vegas Aces team. She helped lead the franchise to consecutive WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023, earning WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player honors during the 2023 title run.
Olympic Gold
Wilson has also excelled for the United States national team. She won Olympic gold medals at the Tokyo Games and the 2024 Paris Games, where she was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after helping the United States capture another women’s basketball title.
Among the WNBA’s Best
Wilson has collected multiple WNBA Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year honors while establishing herself as one of the defining players of her generation. In 2024, she became the first WNBA player to score more than 1,000 points in a single regular season.
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