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United States A'ja Wilson is a dominant force in women's basketball, transitioning from a collegiate champion to a multi-award-winning WNBA and Olympic gold medalist.
WNBA Star A'ja Wilson re-signed with Nike in a six-year deal. Nike is featuring USC in “A'ja Wilson-related marketing” and will pay USC $3 million if this part of the deal is not met. A'ja Wilson Puts the Game on Notice with the Nike A'One, Her First Signature Footwear and Apparel Collection. Two years in the making, the Nike A'One was released. Nike Celebrates A'ja Wilson's WNBA MVP Awards With New Sneakers, as the Nike A'One "MVPs" colorway celebrates A'ja Wilson's dominance in the WNBA. A'ja Wilson also teamed up with Nike and Danish toymaker LEGO as part of the two brands' new multi-year collaboration.
JPMorganChase added A'ja Wilson to its Chase campaign. In the latest ad from the financial services company, reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson joins yearslong Chase partners Stephen Curry and Kevin Hart. Wilson and Chase teamed up with Boardroom to host an intimate dinner in Tampa to celebrate the new partnership.
The WNBA has officially named 2x WNBA Champion and 3x MVP, Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson, as the first-ever Global Ambassador for the Jr. WNBA.
Funko announced an agreement with the WNBA, celebrating women's basketball fandom. The first wave of Pop! figures features A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Breanna Stewart.
A'ja Wilson signed an endorsement deal with Mountain Dew in October 2018, becoming the first female basketball player to sign with the brand. During the 2020 'Wubble season', Wilson continued her partnership and helped create the 'Crossover Salon' for players and coaches. In summer 2021, she designed a limited-edition Mountain Dew hoodie and durag commemorating her 2020 MVP award.
A'ja Wilson started Burnt Wax Candle Company in April 2021, a luxury candle line.
In August 2022, A'ja Wilson became the first female athlete to sign a multi-year sponsorship deal with Ruffles and released a signature chip, Smoky BBQ Ruffles Ridge Twists.
In May 2024, A'ja Wilson signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Gatorade and was featured in the company's "IT Hasn't Changed" ad campaign, a revival of its late 1990s "Is It In You?" campaign.
Born on August 8, 1996, in Columbia, South Carolina, A’ja Wilson quickly established herself as a formidable talent in basketball. She attended Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, where she became a prominent player, averaging 24.7 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 4.3 blocks throughout her high school career. Her exceptional performance led Heathwood Hall to the 2014 state championship, earning her National High School Player of The Year honors and recognition as the top prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz in 2014. Wilson’s early achievements set the stage for a collegiate career at the University of South Carolina under coach Dawn Staley.
At the University of South Carolina, Wilson continued to excel, playing a pivotal role in the Gamecocks’ success. She led the team to their first NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship in 2017, where she was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Throughout her collegiate tenure, she earned a record three consecutive SEC Player of the Year awards (2016-2018), becoming the all-time leading scorer in South Carolina women’s basketball history. In 2018, she received all major National Player of the Year awards, including the Wade Trophy, AP Player of the Year, Honda Sports Award, USBWA National Player of the Year, Wooden Award, and Naismith College Player of the Year. This strong foundation propelled her into a professional career marked by rapid success and numerous accolades.
Since being drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2018 WNBA Draft, Wilson has become a cornerstone of the league. She earned WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2018 and has consistently achieved top honors, including multiple WNBA MVP awards (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025), WNBA Finals MVP (2023, 2025), and Defensive Player of the Year (2022, 2023, 2025). Wilson has also been instrumental in leading the Las Vegas Aces to three WNBA championships (2022, 2023, 2025). On the international stage, she has represented the United States women’s national basketball team, securing gold medals at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics and the 2018 and 2022 FIBA World Cups. Her impact extends beyond the court through the A’ja Wilson Foundation, focused on dyslexia education and anti-bullying initiatives, and significant brand partnerships with major companies like Nike, Mountain Dew, and Gatorade.
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