Candice Wiggins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Candice Wiggins
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1987(1987-02-14)
Age	37
Birthplace	Baltimore
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Aquarius

Candice Wiggins Biography

Candice Wiggins is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 14, 1987 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. After helping the Minnesota Lynx win WNBA Championship 2011, WNBA Guard who joined the Tulsa Shock as a guard.

She was a teammate with Skylar DIGGIN at the Tulsa Shock 2013.

Candice Dana Wiggins (born February 14, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. Wiggins played college basketball at Stanford University, where she graduated as the all-time leading scorer in Stanford and Pac-10 women’s basketball history. Throughout her playing career, Wiggins played for the Minnesota Lynx, Tulsa Shock, Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and has played overseas in Spain and Greece. Wiggins has won a WNBA championship (2011) and WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2008).

Wiggins was a member of the USA Women’s U18 team which won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The event was held in August 2004, when the USA team defeated Puerto Rico to win the championship. Wiggins was the third leading scorer for the team, averaging 15.2 points per game.

She is the daughter former MLB player Alan Wiggins. She was raised with her two siblings, Chris (and Cassandra)

Candice Wiggins Net Worth

Candice Wiggins is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Candice Wiggins 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After being struck by a car, she almost lost her right eye at the age of 3.

She was named the 2008 PAC-10 Player-of-the Year at Stanford University.

Candice Wiggins was born in Baltimore, Maryland where her father, Alan Wiggins, played Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles. When Wiggins was 3, she was hit by a car and almost lost one of her eyes. She still has the scar under that eye. When Wiggins was in the first grade, she scored 30 points against 4th graders in basketball. By the time she was in 5th grade, she had to play on the boys’ teams so she could play at a competitive level. When her father Alan played for the Padres, he and his wife Angela, daughters Cassandra and Candice, and son Alan moved to San Diego, California. Wiggins’ father died of AIDS soon after their move, when Wiggins was only 4 years old. “It was a scary time. No one would talk about it,” Wiggins recalls. “A young girl wants to know about her Dad dying of AIDS. But it was taboo,” she said. Wiggins has partnered with Until There’s A Cure (UTAC), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds to combat AIDS through the sale of The Bracelet. To date, the organization has raised over $9 million for vaccine development, care services, and youth education.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Candice Wiggins height 5 ft 11 in Candice weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Candice Wiggins Dating?

According to our records, Candice Wiggins is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Candice Wiggins’s is not dating anyone.

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Wiggins played for the USA team in the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team won all five games, earning the Gold Medal for the event.

Facts & Trivia

Candice Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Candice Wiggins celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

Wiggins suffered from an injury during the first quarter of a July 24, 2008 game against the Indiana Fever. She was removed from the court in a wheelchair. She suffered a severe lower back contusion and missed the next few weeks.

Top Facts about Candice Wiggins

1. Candice Wiggins is a retired American professional basketball player.
2. She played in the WNBA for 8 seasons.
3. Wiggins was drafted 3rd overall by Minnesota Lynx in 2008.
4. She won the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year award in 2008.
5. Wiggins played college basketball at Stanford University.
6. She was named Pac-10 Player of the Year three times.
7. In high school, she set a state record with 2,662 career points.
8. Wiggins has been open about her struggles with mental health and bullying in the WNBA.
9. She retired from basketball in 2016 to pursue a career in music and activism.
10. Wiggins is also an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and women’s empowerment.

How old is Candice Wiggins?

35 years (February 14, 1987)

What is Candice Wiggins doing now?

Now 30 years of age, Wiggins is pursuing a career in professional beach volleyball with an eye toward potentially playing in the Olympics one day.

How tall is Candice Wiggins?

5′ 11″

How rich is Candace Parker?

Net Worth: $5 Million
Gender:| Female
Height:| 6 ft 3 in (1.93 m)
Profession:| Basketball player, Athlete, Actor
Nationality:| United States of America

Who is Candace Parker married to?

Spouse