Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/07/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Tomball, Texas, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Nneka Ogwumike
22/09/2025
Nneka Ogwumike was named the 2025 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award recipient by the WNBA while playing for the Seattle Storm. The league said she led Seattle in points and rebounds per game, and she finished the season with a career-high 803 total points.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nnemkadi Chinwe Victoria Ogwumike |
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| Earned Name | Madame President |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" (188 cm) |
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| Weight | 86 Kg (190 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, Harris County, Texas |
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| College/University | Stanford University, California |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology (2012) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| WNBA Draft | 2012: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
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| Drafted by | Los Angeles Sparks |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. When she was a child, she liked gymnastics, and basketball was not her first choice. | |
| 2. An instructor told her parents that she was growing too tall for gymnastics. | |
| 3. During her school days, Ogwumike was named a WBCA All-American. | |
| 4. In 2008, she played in the WBCA High School All-America Game and scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, winning the MVP award. | |
| 5. She chose Stanford University over Baylor, Duke, Connecticut, Tennessee, and Notre Dame. | |
| 6. In July 2008, she competed for the USA Women’s Under-18 team and won gold at the FIBA Americas Championship. | |
| 7. Ogwumike has set multiple records throughout her career, including a Stanford Cardinal record with 23 rebounds in one game. |
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