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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson made WNBA history Sunday, becoming the first player ever to record a 30-20 game when she posted 32 points and 20 rebounds against Connecticut [1]. This milestone performance was yet another remarkable achievement for Wilson, who has established herself as the league’s premier player and is widely regarded as one of the most dominant forces the sport has ever seen [2].

Early career and foundation

High school phenomenon:

Wilson’s journey began at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in South Carolina, where she averaged 24.7 points per game across her high school career

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