Andrew Wiggins's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Andrew Wiggins. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Andrew Wiggins is a Canadian professional basketball player in the NBA. Drafted first overall in 2014 by the Cleveland Cavaliers after a single year playing college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. He currently plays for the Miami Heat.
2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship
In 2010, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship and helped the Canadian junior national team win a bronze medal.
2010: Ontario Provincial Championship
In 2010, during his sophomore year at Vaughan Secondary School, Andrew Wiggins led the school's AAAA basketball team to a 44–1 record, winning the Ontario provincial championship with 25 points and 13 rebounds in the final game.
2012: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
In 2012, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, leading the team in scoring with 15.2 ppg and helping Canada win a bronze medal.
February 7, 2013: 57-Point Game
On February 7, 2013, Andrew Wiggins scored 57 points in a 111–59 win over Marietta College, after an article in Sports Illustrated criticized Canadian basketball and his work ethic.
May 2013: Mr. Basketball USA
In May 2013, Andrew Wiggins was named Mr. Basketball USA and was ranked the number one high school basketball player by SLAM magazine.
January 13, 2014: 17 Points and 19 Rebounds
On January 13, 2014, Andrew Wiggins scored 17 points and collected 19 rebounds in a 77–70 victory over Iowa State, becoming only the second freshman in 15 years to achieve those numbers in a win against a ranked opponent.
January 22, 2014: Top 25 Wooden Award Finalist
On January 22, 2014, Andrew Wiggins was named a Top 25 Finalist for the John R. Wooden Men's Player of the Year award.
March 8, 2014: 41 Points Against West Virginia
On March 8, 2014, Andrew Wiggins scored 41 points against West Virginia, the most for a Big 12 Conference freshman since Michael Beasley in 2008.
June 26, 2014: Drafted First Overall
On June 26, 2014, Andrew Wiggins was selected first overall in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, becoming the second Canadian picked number one in the draft.
2014: Selected First Overall in NBA Draft
In 2014, Andrew Wiggins was selected first overall in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2014: NBA Rookie of the Year
In 2014, after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Andrew Wiggins earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors for the 2014–15 season.
November 8, 2016: Career-High 36 Points
On November 8, 2016, Andrew Wiggins scored a career-high 36 points and hit a career-best six three-pointers in a 119–110 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
February 7, 2018: Reached 6,000 Career Points
On February 7, 2018, during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Andrew Wiggins reached 6,000 career points, becoming the sixth-youngest player to reach the milestone at 22 years, 349 days.
January 18, 2020: First Career Triple-Double
On January 18, 2020, Andrew Wiggins achieved his first career triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high 11 assists.
December 6, 2021: Career-High Eight Threes Made
On December 6, 2021, Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points on a career-high eight threes made, in a 126–95 win over the Orlando Magic.
January 27, 2022: NBA All-Star Selection
On January 27, 2022, Andrew Wiggins was named a Western Conference starter for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection.
2022: NBA Championship and All-Star Selection
In 2022, Andrew Wiggins won his first NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, was selected for his first NBA All-Star game and was named a Western Conference starter.
March 24, 2024: First Canadian to Reach 1,000 Career Threes
On March 24, 2024, Andrew Wiggins became the first NBA player born in Canada to reach 1,000 career threes made.
