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 currently playing for the Miami Heat in the NBA. Drafted first overall in 2014 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, he previously played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. His career includes notable achievements and contributions to his teams.

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2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship

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

2010: Ontario Provincial Championship

In 2010, during his sophomore year, Andrew Wiggins led Vaughan Secondary School's AAAA basketball team to a 44–1 record and won the Ontario provincial championship, scoring 25 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the championship 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 the Canadian junior national team 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, responding to criticism in a Sports Illustrated article.

May 2013: Mr. Basketball USA

In May 2013, Andrew Wiggins was named Mr. Basketball USA.

January 13, 2014: 17 Points and 19 Rebounds vs. Iowa State

On January 13, 2014, Andrew Wiggins scored 17 points and collected 19 rebounds in a 77–70 victory over Iowa State.

January 22, 2014: 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 vs. 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.

2014: Top Prospect Rating

Andrew Wiggins had been rated as the top prospect for 2014.

2014: NBA Rookie of the Year

In 2014, Andrew Wiggins earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors for the 2014–15 season after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2014: Wiggins Drafted First Overall

In 2014, Andrew Wiggins was selected with the first overall pick in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

November 7, 2015: 31 Points against Chicago Bulls

On November 7, 2015, Andrew Wiggins scored a game-high 31 points in a 102–93 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls.

January 8, 2016: Career-High 35 Points

On January 8, 2016, Andrew Wiggins scored a then career-high 35 points in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

2016: 2016 Summer Olympics Qualifying Tournament

In 2016, Andrew Wiggins helped Canada win the bronze medal at 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.

January 20, 2018: Season-High 29 Points

On January 20, 2018, Andrew Wiggins scored 22 of his season-high 29 points in the first half of the Timberwolves' win over the Toronto Raptors.

February 7, 2018: Reaches 6,000 Career Points

On February 7, 2018, in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Andrew Wiggins reached 6,000 career points, becoming the sixth-youngest player to reach the plateau.

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.

March 19, 2021: Season-High 40 Points

On March 19, 2021, Andrew Wiggins scored a season-high 40 points in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

December 6, 2021: Career High Threes Made

On December 6, 2021, Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points on a career-high eight threes made, in a win over the Orlando Magic.

January 27, 2022: Named All-Star Starter

On January 27, 2022, Andrew Wiggins was named a Western Conference starter for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, his first All-Star selection, with support from K-pop star BamBam.