He’s a professional shooting guard and small forward who made his way into the NBA when the Oklahoma City Thunder picked him as the 55th overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. Now, before he became a name in the league, he was already making waves on the college scene. While playing for the University of Maryland, he earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors and even took home the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year award back in 2020—pretty impressive, right? But let’s step back a bit. Before all that spotlight, he spent his early high school years at Grimsley High School. Later on, he transferred to Wesleyan Christian Academy to further develop his game. Growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was raised by his parents, Tim and Serena Wiggins, and shared life with four siblings. It’s clear that family played a big role in shaping who he is today. And yeah, looking at his journey, it’s safe to say that every step—from high school to college to being drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder—has been part of a bigger plan.
He had an impressive career three-point shooting percentage of .591 in the NCAA March Madness Tournament, a remarkable achievement that stands as a program record for the University of Maryland.