Iowa State freshman guard Christian Wiggins will miss the 2026‑27 season after tearing his Achilles tendon during summer workouts, a setback that arrives before he ever steps onto a college court.
High school pedigree
Wiggins capped a standout prep career at Wayzata High School in Minnesota, guiding the team to a Class 4A state championship and earning the distinction of being the top‑ranked player in the state for the 2026 recruiting class.
During the title game he scored 21 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists, and earlier in the season he erupted for 31 points with six three‑pointers in the section‑title win. He finished his junior year averaging 19.1 points per game and reached the 1,000‑point milestone, underscoring a blend of scoring ability and defensive grit that national rankings recognized with a top‑75 placement by 247 Sports.
Coach T.J. Otzelberger highlighted Wiggins’s “high motor” and two‑way impact, noting that while the injury is a significant hurdle, the prospect’s work ethic and versatility suggest a strong foundation for future development.