- She is an American professional basketball player
- She plays for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA
- She is the current President of the WNBA Players Association
Nneka Ogwumike is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, and her net worth in 2023 is an estimated amount of $1 million from her successful basketball career.
She played college basketball for Stanford University helping the Cardinal reach the Final Four four times, also being named a four-time All-American and was the Pac-12 Player of the Year.
Ogwumike’s career in the WNBA has been successful. She led the Sparks to the WNBA Championship and was named the WNBA MVP that season.
The player has won several awards like the WNBA All-Star Game MVP award and the WNBA MVP.
She currently plays for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA since they drafted her in the 2012 WNBA draft.
Nneka Ogwumike Biography
| Full name | Nnemkadi Chinwe Victoria |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Height | 1.88m |
| Place of birth | Tomball, Texas, U.S |
| Date of birth | July 2 1990 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Nneka Ogwumike’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $1 million, based on her professional career as a basketball player.
The player recently signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Sparks where she earns a salary of $169,500.
Ogwumike is one of the most popular players in the WNBA where she is a six-time WNBA All-Star, three-time All-WNBA selection and a WNBA MVP.
She is also the current president of the WNBA Players Association where she advocated for the rights of the WNBA players.
Nneka Ogwumike. Photo/Sports Illustrated
Apart from her profession as a basketball player, Ogwumike is a businesswoman and owns a lifestyle brand that sells apparel, accessories and home goods and also has several endorsement deals.
Personal Life
Nneka Ogwumike was born on July 2 1990 in Tomball, Texas, to Nigerian parents Peter and Ify Ogwumike. She has three siblings.
Her father emigrated to the United States where he met her mother at a community college in Colorado before he relocated to Houston.
Her sister Chiney is also a professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks. Olivia played college basketball at Pepperdine University while Erica currently plays college basketball at Rice University.
The player began playing basketball when she was young as she was inspired by her father who played college basketball back in Nigeria.
She attended Cy-Fair High School in Cypress, Texas where she led the school to a state championship in her senior season and was named a WBCA All-American.
She then attended Stanford University where she played college basketball for the Cardinal helping them reach the Final Four four times during her career.
Ogwumike was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2012 WNBA draft and has won several awards and was also named the WNBA MVP. She is also a six-time WNBA All-Star and a three-time All-WNBA selection.
In addition to her basketball career, Ogwumike is an advocate for social justice and equity. She is the current president of the WNBA Players Association.
Career
Nneka Ogwumike is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks. Her career in the WNBA has been a success and so was it in high school and college.
She is a six-time WNBA All-Star, a three-time All-WNBA selection and a three-time All-Defensive WNBA selection.
Nneka Ogwumike. Photo/Swish Appeal
Her career started at a very young age as an inspiration from her father who was a college basketball player back in Nigeria.
She attended Cy-Fair High School in Cypress, Texas where she led her team to a state championship in her senior season and was also named WBCA All-American.
Ogwumike then attended Stanford University where she played college basketball for the Cardinal, helping them reach the Final Four four times during her career and was named a four-time All-American.
The player was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2012 WNBA draft and since then, she has helped win several trophies and led them to their first WNBA Championship after so many years.
She is not only a player but an advocate for social justice and is currently President of the WNBA Players Association.
Luxury Collection
Based on her net worth and lifestyle, she may own multiple cars bearing in mind that she is among the best-paid in the WNBA.
FAQs
What is her nationality?
American
What is her net worth in 2023?
$1 million
What is her current WNBA team?
Los Angeles Sparks
Was she drafted in the WNBA?
Yes
Is she married?
No
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