Andrew Wiggins Canadian Basketball Player Born in 1995
Andrew Wiggins · basketball player · Canadian
Biography
Born on 23 February 1995 in Thornhill, Andrew Wiggins is a Canadian basketball player. Andrew Wiggins has lined up for Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2020) and Golden State Warriors (2020–2025).
Early life
He was born to Mitchell Wiggins and Marita Payne. He attended University of Kansas, finishing in 2014; St. Joseph Central Catholic High School; and Vaughan Secondary School.
Career
The records list him as a small forward. The first club on record is Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball (2013). He has played for 4 teams on record, including Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat. 6 years at Minnesota Timberwolves make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with Miami Heat, which he joined in 2025. At Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2020), his team-mates on record include Karl-Anthony Towns, Jamal Crawford and Ricky Rubio. Golden State Warriors team-mates from the same years include DeMarcus Cousins, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry.
Recognition
He won a NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2015.
Teams
4 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball | Small forward |
| 2014–2020 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Small forward |
| 2020–2025 | Golden State Warriors | Small forward |
| 2025– | Miami Heat | Small forward |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NBA Rookie of the Year Award | Won |
Personal life
He studied at University of Kansas, finishing in 2014; St. Joseph Central Catholic High School; and Vaughan Secondary School.
Andrew Wiggins on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2M @22wiggins
- Engagement rate
- 4.26% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 83,070
- Average comments
- 1,296 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Andrew Wiggins?
Andrew Wiggins is 31 years old, born on 23 February 1995 in Thornhill.
What is Andrew Wiggins known for?
Andrew Wiggins is a small forward who has played for Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors.
How tall is Andrew Wiggins?
Andrew Wiggins is 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) tall.
What is Andrew Wiggins’s nationality?
Andrew Wiggins is Canadian, born in Thornhill.
Has Andrew Wiggins won any awards?
Yes. Andrew Wiggins won NBA Rookie of the Year Award (2015).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q4758911), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bryan Horowitz · CC BY-SA 2.0
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