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Nnemkadi Chinwe Victoria "Nneka" Ogwumike // ⓘ (/ ˈ n ɛ k ə oʊ ˈ ɡ w uː m ɪ k eɪ /; born July 2, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Seattle Storm of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), after being drafted No. 1 overall in the 2012 WNBA draft.
- 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Stanford (2008–2012)
- 2012–present
Jul 2, 1990 · Nneka Ogwumike is a 6-2 forward who plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. She is a former MVP, All-Star, All-WNBA and All-Defensive team member, and the WNBPA president.
Nneka Ogwumike is a 33-year-old forward for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. She was drafted first overall in 2012 from Stanford and averages 19.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in 2023 preseason.
Nov 10, 2023 · Learn how the Ogwumike sisters, who started as gymnasts, became basketball players and leaders in the WNBA and beyond. Find out how their Nigerian heritage, Stanford education and family support shaped their journeys.
- 9 min
- Randi Richardson
Jan 25, 2024 · Ogwumike, 33, was selected WNBA MVP in 2016 when the Sparks won their last title. Off the court, the former Stanford star has shepherded the league through major growth in viewership and...
- Thuc Nhi Nguyen
- Staff Writer
- thucnhi.nguyen@latimes.com
Jun 25, 2023 · Putting up numbers that rival her 2016 most valuable player season, Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was selected to start in the WNBA All-Star Game for the second consecutive season Sunday. The...
Jun 25, 2023 · Ogwumike earns her eighth All-Star selection in her 12-year WNBA career for the second consecutive season. She leads the Sparks in scoring, rebounding, and assists, and is the franchise leader in steals.
