Virginia State head men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow Jr. recently announced the addition of CJ Wiggins to the Trojans’ coaching staff. 

Wiggins, a 2019 Virginia State graduate, returns to Ettrick after five seasons on the Fayetteville State men’s basketball staff. During his tenure with the Broncos, Wiggins helped the program capture four CIAA championships — one tournament title and three Southern Division crowns. He also earned his MBA from Fayetteville State in 2023. 

At Fayetteville State, Wiggins worked under veteran coach Luke D’Alessio, gaining experience in the college basketball landscape. 

As a player, Wiggins was a standout guard at North Carolina Central for three seasons. As a freshman in 2015-16, he appeared in 23 games with 11 starts, averaging 14.5 minutes, 4.1 points and 2.2 assists per game. He earned MEAC Rookie of the Week honors after a season-high 17-point, six-assist performance against Montreat on Dec. 29. He led the team in assists seven times and recorded six assists in three games. 

Wiggins transferred to Virginia State for his senior season, where he helped lead the Trojans to a 28-5 record — the best under Blow. That season, VSU won the CIAA Northern Division and captured the CIAA Championship. Wiggins averaged 9.0 points and 5.4 assists per game during his season in orange and blue.