Chiney Ogwumike

Chiney Ogwnmike is a professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks. At 6 foot 2 inches tall, Chiney opted for Stanford over Connecticut and Notre Dame, where she joined her sister, Nneka Ogwumike. By the end of her Stanford tenure in 2014, Ogwumike had become the leading scorer in Pac-12 Conference history for both men and women. This record was later surpassed in 2016 by Kelsey Plum from Washington.

In the 2014 WNBA draft, Ogwumike was selected first overall by the Connecticut Sun. During her rookie season, she became a starter, achieving an impressive average of 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Her outstanding performance earned her a spot as a WNBA All-Star and the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2014. Not only the WNBA, but Ogwumike also marked his basketball footprint overseas in Italy playing for club Famila Schio. She didn’t play more than seven games for the Italian club but in those games, she averaged 25.3 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.

In her career with the Los Angeles Sparks, Chiney averaged 11.6 points, 0.9 assists and 6.5 rebounds per game.

Chiney Ogwumike's Early Life

Chiney Ogwnmike was born in Tomball, Texas U.S. She started playing basketball so early because of her height but in her preschool years, Ogwumike was involved in gymnastics rather than basketball. However, her mother encouraged her to switch to basketball. Ogwumike then attended Cypress Fairbanks High School in Cypress, Texas, where she led her team to win the 5A State Championship during her sophomore and senior years. Following her high school success, she followed in her older sister's footsteps and became a standout college basketball player.

Chiney Ogwumike's Personal Life

Outside of playing basketball, Ogwumike is a well-known sports commentator who is currently tied up with ESPN as a sports analyst. In May 2018, Ogwumike signed a multi-year deal with ESPN to serve as a full-time basketball analyst. By August 2020, she made history as the first Black woman and the first WNBA player to host a national radio show for ESPN.

Chiney Ogwumike Family Background

Peter Ogwumike and Ify Ogwumike are the parents of Chiney Ogwnmike. She has three more sisters one is older namely Nneka Ogwumike and the other two are younger Olivia and Erica Ogwumike. Nnemkadi “Nneka” Ogwumike, two years older than her sister graduated from Stanford University in 2012. During her time there, she became the third-highest scorer in the school's history with 2,491 points and received numerous collegiate accolades. She has since built a career as a seasoned seven-year veteran in the WNBA.

Chiney Ogwumike Husband

Two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and Professional boxer Raphael Akpejiori got married in November 2023. Ethasor Raphael Akpejiori was born on 10 October 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches tall, Akpejiori boasts an impressive professional boxing record. Out of 18 fights, he has secured 17 wins and suffered only 1 loss. His victories include 16 knockouts and 1 win by decision, while his sole loss also came by knockout.

Chiney Ogwumike Social Media

Chiney Ogwumike is active on major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). She has a significant fan following, particularly for her contributions to basketball and the ESPN commentator. On Instagram, she has 429k followers under the handle @chiney. On Facebook, she has 1.2L followers, and on X, she has 138.2k followers under the handle @chiney.

Chiney Ogwumike Brand Ambassador

In 2016, Chiney Ogwumike signed a multi-year deal with the recognized sports brand Adidas. After her partnership with Adidas, Chiney Ogwumike signed with the leading food delivery service, DoorDash, further expanding her portfolio of endorsements and collaborations.

Chiney Ogwumike Investments

According to Crunchbase, Chiney Ogwumike has diversified her career by making three investments. Her latest investment was in the Series B round for MOON Ultra, where $15 million was raised on December 8, 2022. Before that, she participated in a $115 million Venture Round for Athletic Greens on January 25, 2022. Additionally, on April 22, 2021, she invested in the Series C round for Overtime, which raised $80 million.

Chiney Ogwumike has also ventured into various investments. Recently, she has backed Athletic Greens, a company that develops and sells health supplements designed to promote healthier lifestyles, as well as Overtime, a publisher specializing in sports content. Additionally, she co-founded the Women’s International Pickleball Association (WIPA).

Chiney Ogwumike Career Stats

Chiney Ogwumike Achievements

Chiney Ogwumike's illustrious basketball career began in high school, where she was named a McDonald's All-American in 2010 and won the Gatorade National Player of the Year award the same year. Her college career at Stanford further showcased her talent as she became a three-time WBCA Coaches' All-American (2012–2014), three-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2012–2014), and two-time Pac-12 Player of the Year (2013, 2014).

Additionally, she was selected for the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team four times (2011–2014). Her exceptional performance earned her the highest collegiate honours, being named the Women's Basketball Academic All-American of the Year (2014) and winning the John R. Wooden Award (2014).

Transitioning to the WNBA, Ogwumike continued to excel, becoming a two-time WNBA All-Star (2014, 2018), WNBA Rookie of the Year (2014), and earning a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014). She also played one season overseas with Pallacanestro Femminile Schio, also known as Beretta Famila Schio, in Italy.

Chiney Ogwumike Contract

In the 2023 season, Chiney Ogwumike signed a 1 year, $90,000 contract with the Los Angeles Sparks, including guaranteed an annual salary of $90,000.

Chiney Ogwumike Cars

According to a YouTube video uploaded by Togethxr, Chiney Ogwumike bought the first car in her life was Toyota Corolla which had been nicknamed ‘white chocolate’. Other than that, there is no information about her car collection in the public domain.