Amy Okonkwo biography and net worth

• She is a Nigerian-American basketball player
• The Lynx drafted her in the 2022 WNBA Draft
• She played college basketball for UConn Huskies in 2019

Amy Okonkwo is a Nigerian-American basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women’s National Basketball Association [WNBA] and her net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $1 million.

Okonkwo was born in Lagos, Nigeria but her family relocated to the United States when she was 10 years old.

In the United States, Okonkwo played for several teams and the Minnesota Lynx drafted her in the 2022 WNBA Draft.

  She also helped the Huskies win the 2021 NCAA championship and was named to the All-Big East Second Team

AMY OKONKWO BIOGRAPHY

NET WORTH

Amy’s net worth is an impressive estimated net worth of $1 million from her successful basketball career.

Okonkwo was signed by the Minnesota Lynx on a four-year contract with a salary of $72,500 per year, and a guaranteed salary of $290,000 plus a team option for a fifth year.

Amy Okonkwo. Photo/High Post Hoops

Any player drafted in the second round of the WNBA draft receives a salary of $290,000 with a four-year contract worth $72,500. The NBA salary has seen her Net Worth grow significantly.

PERSONAL LIFE

Amy was born on. Growing up for her was a mix of cultures and experiences. Why?

Because she was born and brought up in Lagos and at ten years the family moved to the United States.

Moving to America came with its pros and cons as she had to learn a new language and adjust to a new tradition and she also faced racism and discrimination because she was black.

Being in America was a door opener on the other hand since she got herself an opportunity of playing basketball which transformed into a lifetime career.

Amy attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Baltimore, Maryland where she was a McDnalds All-American and a two-time Gatorade Maryland player of the year. She committed to play college basketball for the UConn Huskies.

Things you didn’t know about Amy Okonkwo;

• She is a volunteer mentor for young girls who are interested in playing basketball
• She is a Bing fan of the Nigerian soccer team, the Super Eagles
• Her hobby of cooking is on another level and she enjoys baking
• She is fluent in her native language Igbo
• She is so passionate about using her platform to promote diversity and inclusion in the WNBA

CAREER

Amy Okonkwo is a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women’s National Basketball Association [WNBA].

Okonkwo was born in Lagos but the family moved to the United States when she was 10 years old. Amy attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was a McDonald’s All-American and a two-time Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year where she committed to play college basketball for the UConn Huskies.

She was a two-year starter at UConn helping the Huskies win the 2021 NCAA Championship, and being named to the All-Big East Second Team the following year.

She was then drafted in the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Lynx with the overall pick and made her debut against Indiana Fever, scoring three points and two rebounds in the game.

Amy Okonkwo. Photo/Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Amy’s biggest dream in her career is to win a WNBA championship and she would want to be part of a team that is successful in the world and bring a difference too. She has made several achievements in her career and we look at some of them:

• She was named McDonald’s All-American Player of the Year
• She was named the Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year for two consecutive years
• She was named the NCAA Champion in 2021
• She was named to the All-Big East Second Team in 2022
• She was drafted in the WNBA draft as the 14th overall pick in 2022
• She is currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx

LUXURY COLLECTION

Amy is already a wealthy lady and her salary and net worth can afford her the best life she would want to live. However, she is very private and we don’t know the assets she owns though it is inevitable that she owns cars and property.

FAQs

How old is she?

26 years old

What is her net worth in 2023?

$1 million

Which team does she play for currently?

Minnesota Lynx

Has she been drafted into the WNBA?

Yes

Is she married?

No

Does she have children?’

No.