Career Timeline of Andrew Wiggins: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Andrew Wiggins, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Andrew Wiggins is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing in the NBA. He was drafted first overall in the 2014 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. Drafted by Cleveland, he now plays for the Miami Heat

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship

In 2010, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship as a teammate of Anthony Bennett, where the Canadian junior national team won a bronze medal.

2012: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship

In 2012, Wiggins played in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, leading the team in scoring with 15.2 ppg, and contributing to another bronze medal win for Canada.

2013: Anthony Bennett NBA Draft

In 2013, Anthony Bennett, who was Andrew Wiggins' teammate in the 2010 FIBA Under-17 World Championship and on the Timberwolves, was the number one overall pick in the NBA draft.

August 20, 2015: Named to Canadian National Team Roster

On August 20, 2015, Andrew Wiggins was named to the Canadian national team roster for the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship.

2016: Summer Olympics Qualifying Tournament

In 2016, Andrew Wiggins helped Canada win the bronze medal in the FIBA Americas Championship, a qualifying tournament for the Summer Olympics; he led the team in scoring, with 15.1 points per game, and he was named to the All-Tournament Team.

2020: FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

In 2020, Andrew Wiggins rejoined the team for the FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, averaging 21.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in three contests.