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by the Seattle Storm and was traded to the Fever before the start of the season. Wilson is a native of Muskogee, Oklahoma. As a player as Muskogee High School, Wilson was named a

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All-American. She participated in Team USA trials in 2016 and 2017. Wilson started her college career at the

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after her freshman season. During her senior season, she received first All-SEC honors for her career, was named to the All-SEC second team as a graduate student and received AP All-American honors. She averaged 10,1 points, 4.7 points, 2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.75 blocks with a 41% field goal percentage. She was waived by the Fever on March 2, 2022.

WNBA career statistics

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Arkansas and Texas A&M statistics

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Texas A&M Aggies bio
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