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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.
Nneka Ogwumike is a 34-year-old forward for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. She was drafted first overall in 2012 from Stanford and averages 17.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in 2024.
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Learn how the Ogwumike sisters, who started as gymnasts, fell in love with basketball and became WNBA players and leaders. Find out about their college, career and cultural journeys in this interview with TODAY.com.
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Jan 25, 2024 · Nneka Ogwumike was the cornerstone of Curt Miller‘s rebuild of the Sparks, but the former most valuable player is planning her exit after one year under the new coach.
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.