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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