Nneka Ogwumike Parents

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Nneka Ogwumike Parents
Nneka Ogwumike

Nneka Ogwumike is one of the Ogwumike sisters of the WNBA and a famous women’s basketball player. Ogwumike’s basketball career started in Cy-Fair High School where she played for the school’s basketball team and took the team to the 5A State Championship in her last year in high school. In 2012 she was drafted into the WNBA as the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Sparks. During her rookie season, she was awarded the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Her list of achievements runs long, as she received the WNBA MVP award in 2016 and also led the Sparks to the WNBA Championship in 2016.

Apart from her performance on the court, Ogwumike has been a vocal supporter of players’ interests, having been the President of the WNBA Players Association since 2016. In 2021 she was included in the WNBA’s ‘The W25’ list of the 25 greatest players in the first 25 years of the league. Ogwumike has also played in Poland and Russia and is a EuroLeague champion after helping Dynamo Kursk win the title in 2017.

Who are Nneka Ogwumike’s Parents?

Nneka Ogwumike Parents
Nneka Ogwumike with her Parents and sisters

Nneka Ogwumike’s parents are Ify and Peter Ogwumike. Nneka Ogwumike is one of four girls in the Ogwumike household and is the oldest sister at the household.

Who is Nneka Ogwumike’s Mother?

Ify Ogwumike, the mother of Nneka Ogwumike, is a Nigerian woman by birth who moved to the US with her husbands. She has been involved in education for 30 years and was promoted to associate superintendent of the school district, according to NBC News Today.

Who is Nneka Ogwumike’s Father?

According to Buzz, Nneka Ogwumike's father is Peter Ogwumike, a Nigerian who immigrated to the US to attend Weber State University in Utah and afterward worked as a technology consultant in Houston.

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FAQ's On Nneka Ogwumike

A. Yes, Nneka Ogwumike won a WNBA championship in 2016 with the Los Angeles Sparks. 

A. Yes, Nneka Ogwumike won the coveted WNBA MVP award in 2016, when she was with the Los Angeles Sparks.

A. Nneka Ogwumike was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2012 WNBA Draft. 

A. In the 2024 season, Nneka Ogwumike averaged 16.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. She shot 51.1% from the field and 40.5% from three-point range.

A. Nneka Ogwumike is 6 feet 2 inches (188cm).

A. Nneka Ogwumike weighs 190lb (86kg).

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