Candice Wiggins

Basketball player and WNBA champion

Candice Wiggins - Basketball player and WNBA champion
Born

February 14th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player participated in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Played for teams including the Minnesota Lynx and the Tulsa Shock. Achieved significant success in collegiate basketball, earning All-American honors while at Stanford University. Contributed to the Lynx's championship victory in 2011. Known for exceptional scoring ability and versatility on the court.

Won WNBA Championship with Minnesota Lynx in 2011

Earned All-American honors at Stanford University

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