[13], Ogwumike was a member of the USA Women's U18 team which won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the 2012–13 off-season, Ogwumike played in Poland for CCC Polkowice and won a championship with the team[43] Since 2014, Ogwumike has played three off-seasons in Russia for Dynamo Kursk. Tierra Ruffin-Pratt received the start in her place Monday and could do so again Wednesday. Nneka Ogwumike PRESIDENT "I am looking forward to serving as EC President and having a voice that will be heard, while representing, collaborating with, and leading our players' union." [22] On October 7, 2012, Ogwumike was awarded as the 2012 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Not only has Nneka won an MVP and championship on the court, but she is an MVP off the court for her pivotal work in the social justice movement and as WNBPA President." Against the championship-defending Minnesota Lynx, the Sparks won the championship in a hard-fought five-game series, winning their first championship since 2002. With the WNBA's new playoff format in effect, the Sparks were the number 2 seed in the league with a double-bye to the semi-finals (the last round before the WNBA Finals) facing the Chicago Sky. She participated in the 2008 WBCA High School All-America Game, where she scored 17 points, grabbed 6 rebounds,[9] and earned MVP honors for the White team. The Sparks defeated the Sky 3–1 in the series, advancing to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2003. Ogwumike was named WNBA MVP for the 2016 WNBA season; as well as winning the WNBA Finals that year in 2016. [13], On December 20, 2011, Ogwumike scored a career-high 42 points on 19 for 27 shooting while also grabbing 17 rebounds in a 97–80 win over the sixth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols. The 30-year-old took meetings with at least two other teams this offseason but will return to Los Angeles for a 10th season. Ogwumike tallied 20 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal during Tuesday's win over New York. During the season, Ogwumike had set a WNBA record for most consecutive field goals made (23 consecutive field goals over three games) and set a new WNBA single-game record for most field-goal attempts without a miss in which she scored 32 points on 12 of 12 field goal shooting in a 97–73 win over the Dallas Wings. Ogwumike was 10 for 13 from the field. … She is the older sister of Chiney Ogwumike, who also plays for the Sparks. “I’m humbly honored to be re-elected as WNBPA President.” said Nneka Ogwumike, “This is a role that’s afforded me a special opportunity to lead in and to leave a … [31] Ogwumike became the seventh player in WNBA history to win both the regular season MVP award and a championship in the same season.[32]. The award was presented by Jemele Hill and accepted on WNBPA’s behalf by WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike, during the virtual awards show on March 25. Ogwumike chose Stanford over Baylor, Duke, Connecticut, Tennessee and Notre Dame. And 1.1 steals per game. Ogwumike posted 24 points (11-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 37 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Aces. In 2020, the season was delayed and shortened to 22 games in a bubble at IMG Academy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She attended Cypress-Fairbanks High School in Cypress, Texas and led them to a 5A State Championship in her senior season. Ogwumike's absence will be tough to overcome for the Sparks. It marked the fifth consecutive year that the award had been won by the first overall draft pick. In the regular season finale on September 20, 2012, Ogwumike matched her teammate Candace Parker for team highs in both points and rebounds with each player earning 22 and 11, respectively, in a 92–76 win over the defending WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx. WNBA Players Association President Nneka Ogwumike was asked about it while at Team USA camp and said it feeds into the "miseducation and … Copyright 2021 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Ogwumike was named a WBCA All-American. Ogwumike has missed the past two games, prompting Tierra Ruffin-Pratt to draw consecutive starts. [10] She averaged 16.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 0.8 blocks per game during the 2007–08 season at Cy-Fair High School. It’s been a big year for Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike. She led team USA to a 5–0 record while leading the team in scoring and rebounding. {{ player.hanaInfo.TEAM_ABBREVIATION }} • Ogwumike (back) won't play Friday against the Storm. Soon after the WNBPA opted out of the previous CBA in the fall of 2018, WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike penned the following in The Players’ Tribune:. Finished 7th in true shooting percentage at 63.6%. [15], Ogwumike left the Stanford Cardinal as the second all-time leading scorer for the women's basketball program behind only Candice Wiggins. •. In her place, Kristine Anigwe will get the start. Pronunciation: \NEH-kuh Oh-gwoo-MIH-kay\. To start off 2018, Ogwumike scored a season-high 25 points in an 87–70 victory over the Indiana Fever. She is a six-time WNBA All-Star, three-time All-WNBA selection, three-time All-Defensive WNBA selection and was the 2012 WNBA Rookie of the Year. [38] Ogwumike finished off the season averaging 15.5 ppg. [26] Her season performance would also help her earn the 2016 WNBA Most Valuable Player Award. As president of the WNBA players union, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike is a forward-facing figure for the future of women's professional basketball. On July 4, 2019, Ogwumike scored a season-high 31 points along with 10 rebounds in a 98–81 victory over the Washington Mystics. Chris Paul has been given a lot of credit for helping the NBA devise its plan to resume the 2019-20 season, but Nneka Ogwumike — the President of the WNBA Players Association — doesn’t seem to be too happy with him.. Aside from being Paul’s counterpart, Ogwumike is one of basketball’s most decorated superstars. [39] Ogwumike would be voted into the 2019 WNBA All-Star Game, making it her 6th all-star appearance. On September 13, 2012, she scored a season high 30 points on 10 of 15 shooting to go along with 11 rebounds in an 86–77 win over the Chicago Sky. In the semi-finals, the Sparks were eliminated in a three-game sweep by the Connecticut Sun. Her older sister and teammate, six-time All-Star and WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike, has reached a verbal commitment to return in 2021. 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Ogwumike (back) is probable for Sunday's game against the Sky, Andrew Joe Potter of theScore.com reports. [14], On January 7, 2012, Ogwumike surpassed both the 2,000 point and the 1,000 rebound thresholds for her career with a 33-point, 16 rebound performance against Oregon State. A few hours earlier, just over 100 miles away in Orlando, the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Milwaukee Bucks had decided not to … Nneka had also played with her sister, Chiney Ogwumike in Stanford. That would presumably be the case once more if Ogwumike is out Friday. [44] The club won the 2017 Euroleague. In September, Rock the Vote introduced Hoopers Vote, an initiative that called on WNBA and NBA players to encourage voter registration. [21], Ogwumike was named WNBA Rookie of the Month four out of five times in her rookie season. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. Nneka Ogwumike's Impact On and Off the WNBA Court Nneka Ogwumike Is a President for the People On the court, the Los Angeles Sparks forward operates with … Ogwumike was 6th in effective field goal percentage league-wide. WNBA players who … … In the first round elimination game, they defeated the championship-defending Minnesota Lynx 75–68. 1 overall into the WNBA behind Lindsey Harding in 2007. {{ player.hanaInfo.HEIGHT | ftInchesToMeters }} m, {{ player.hanaInfo.WEIGHT | lbsToKg }} kg, WNBA All-Star (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019), WNBA All-Defensive Team (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019), No. [36] Later on in the season, Ogwumike was voted into the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game but would miss the game due to fatigue, which kept her sidelined for over a week in mid July. The veteran is currently averaging 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Photo courtesy of WNBA (l-r) WNBPA V-P Chiney Ogwumike, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike, First V-P Layshia Clarendon. The Sparks finished 19–15 with the number 6 seed in the league. The new WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA) at first glance is unquestionably a landmark in women’s pro sports. [16] Ogwumike helped the team win all five games, starting all five games and leading all scorers with 12.6 points per game. Soon after being drafted, Ogwumike signed an endorsement deal with Nike. Nneka tallied 20 points and 15 rebounds in the championship game of the Under-18 FIBA Americas. In the latest addition to her 2020 story, she was named the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award winner by … Ogwumike won her first career WNBA championship. [24], In 2016, Ogwumike re-signed with the Sparks once her rookie contract expired. Nneka Ogwumike WNBA Stats. Candace Parker may have to carry the load as the team's primary scorer, but i's fortunate for the Sparks that they'll have Sydney Wiese (ankle) and Tierra Ruffin-Pratt (shoulder) back from injuries Thursday. The Stanford product missed the previous three games, but she'll be back in the lineup as the Sparks look to get back in the win column after falling to Seattle on Friday. Ogwumike (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Storm, Andrew Joe Potter of theScore.com reports. However, the Sparks would lose in five games, failing to win back-to-back championships. On August 18, 2017, Ogwumike scored a season-high 32 points along with 10 rebounds in a 115–106 double overtime victory over the Chicago Sky. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the NBA.com. Ogwumike (back) will play Sunday against the Sky. The Sparks finished off the season as the number 3 seed with a 22–12 record, receiving a bye to the second round. Ogwumike reached the 20-point mark for a second time this season with the first coming opening day. She is currently serving as President of the WNBA Players’ Association (WNBPA) and successfully led the group in its renegotiation of a groundbreaking WNBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. In late 2017, Ogwumike returned to Dynamo Kursk for the 2017–18 WNBA off-season. Advertisement. On April 16, 2012, the Los Angeles Sparks picked Ogwumike first overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft. Was 4th league-wide in field goal percentage. Ogwumike will miss her second consecutive contest as she continues to battle a back injury. Ogwumike saw her numbers dip in 2020 but was still plenty productive while averaging 13.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.4 minutes, and she also shot 56.9 percent from the field. 1 overall pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft (Los Angeles), WNBA Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award (2019), USA Basketball Pre-Olympic Training Program (2019-2020). [28][29] In addition, she set the basketball record for highest true shooting percentage by reaching 73.7% during the season, becoming the most efficient shooter in the history of professional basketball. In the WNBA Finals, it was the second time in league history were two teams from the same conference faced each other in the Finals due to the new playoff format. [41], In January 2021, Ogwumike re-signed with the Sparks to a multi-year deal.[42]. Over her last seven healthy games, Ogwumike has averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest. Shot 56.9% from the field and 50.0% from the three-point line. [12], On January 23, 2010, Ogwumike broke the Cardinal record for rebounds in a game with 23 to go along with 30 points in a 100–80 win at Oregon. The Sparks finished the season 15–7 as the number 3 seed, receiving a bye to the second round, but were once again eliminated by the Connecticut Sun in the elimination game, Ogwumike was unable to play for the game due to an illness. Nneka Ogwumike, WNBPA president. Soon after being drafted, Ogwumike signed an endorsement deal with Nike. [27] On June 30, 2016, she scored a career-high 38 points along with 11 rebounds in an 84–75 victory against the Atlanta Dream. Chiney’s close ties to the league (her sister, Nneka Ogwumike, is the president of the WNBPA) meant its players trusted the small film crew she … Ogwumike started all nine games and was the team's leading scorer, with 13.6 points per game. It kicks in this coming season and runs through 2027. Prior to suffering the injury, she was averaging 12.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.2 minutes. Ogwumike averaged 13.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.4 minutes per game across 18 appearances (all of them starts) during the 2020 WNBA season. Averaged 13.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists. Born: July 2, 1990 in Tomball, Texas us College: Stanford Draft: Los Angeles Sparks, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 2012 Draft More player info 1 overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft. Had a perfect scoring game against the Mercury where she went 8-8 from the field, 2-2 from three, and 3-3 from the free-throw line. The award will be presented by Jemele Hill and accepted on WNBPA’s behalf by WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike, during the virtual awards show Thursday, March 25th. March 2, 2021 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the re-signing of 2016 MVP and WNBA champion Nneka Ogwumike. And … “It’s very straightforward,” Nneka Ogwumike, forward for the Los Angeles Sparks and president of the WNBPA, told USA TODAY Sports’ Changing the Game podcast. 2016 WNBA MVP, WNBA Champion, and 1st overall pick of the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2012 WNBA Draft, Nnemkadi, nicknamed “Nneka”, Ogwumike’s mission is … Ogwumike was named WNBA MVP for the 2016 WNBA season; as well as winning the WNBA Finals that year in 2016. Ogwumike averaged 13.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, both second place on the team behind Elena Delle Donne.[20]. All rights reserved. The event was held in July 2008, when the USA team defeated host Argentina to win the championship. Position: Forward 6-2, 174lb (188cm, 78kg) . Ogwumike agreed to a multi-year deal with the Sparks on Tuesday, Rachel Galligan of WNBAinsidr.com reports. [34][35] By the end of the season, Ogwumike led the Sparks in scoring for the second season in a row, averaging 18.8 ppg and the Sparks finished as the number 2 seed for the second year in a row with the same record, receiving a double-bye to the semi-finals. Read “WNBA's Nneka Ogwumike Says Draymond Green's Equal Pay Comments Based On 'Ignorance & Miseducation' (VIDEO) ” and other NBA articles from Total Pro Sports. Ogwumike … “It’s kind of like a … On July 12, 2012, Ogwumike set a career-high in rebounds with 20 to go along with 22 points in a 77–74 win over the eventual WNBA champion Indiana Fever. While still delivering a world class performance on the court, Ogwumike is now serving her second three-year term as President of the WNBA Players Association. In scoring and rebounding All-WNBA selection, three-time All-WNBA selection, three-time All-WNBA selection, three-time WNBA... 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