Clemson’s unexpected run to the Elite Eight has created a lot of hype, as many had thought the Tigers would exit the NCAA Tournament early. However, the spotlight on the team’s roster has made the fans look at the player with more focus, raising questions like: could their standout player, Chauncey Wiggins, be linked to NBA champion Andrew Wiggins?
Are Chauncey Wiggins and Andrew Wiggins Related?
Fans can’t help but notice the shared last name between Chauncey Wiggins and Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins. Both are stars of their teams, and the similarity of their last name is igniting a lot of speculation. But is there more to this story than a common surname?
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Watch Chauncey Wiggins (white) lock-out Andrew Carr’s (blue) bottom leg in judo-like style leaving Carl too unbalanced to turn in time. pic.twitter.com/h0rD1kjeKJ
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The answer is no. Chauncey Wiggins and Andrew Wiggins are not related. Chauncey hails from Grayson, Georgia, while Andrew grew up in Toronto, Canada. Their paths never crossed beyond basketball and a coincidental last name.
Andrew, 29, has made his mark in the NBA. He was first drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 and later won a championship with the Warriors in 2022. Chauncey, meanwhile, is carving his own legacy at Clemson. Despite the name match, their stories are separate.
Andrew does have family in basketball, though. His older brother, Nick Wiggins, went undrafted in 2014. Nick has since played for 12 teams, most recently in Indonesia, before stepping away in March 2025 for personal reasons.
Another brother, Mitchell Jr., also played college ball at Southeastern University. Yet, none of these Wiggins connect to Clemson’s rising star.
Other athletes share the Wiggins name, too. Aaron Wiggins plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nate Wiggins stars on Clemson’s football team. Still, no family ties bind them together. It’s a case of coincidence, not kinship.
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Chauncey’s journey with Clemson is filled with a lot of potential. Andrew’s NBA career continues to shine. Both carry the Wiggins name proudly. But their sport of choice is where the similarities stop.
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