Biography

The 6-foot-3 forward was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year after leading the Bobcats to a 36-1 record, the 5A state title and a No. 6 ranking from USA Today and a No. 7 ranking from ESPN RISE. Also the USA Today Player of the Year and the No. 1 recruit according to ESPNU and Blue Star Basketball, Ogwumike racked up 31 points and 18 rebounds in Cy-Fair’s 65-41 state championship game victory over Fort Bend Hightower High.

The Naismith National High School Girls Player of the Year, Ogwumike played in the McDonald’s All-American Game (14 points, 6-of-8 shooting, three rebounds) and averaged 22.9 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.1 blocks per game this season after averaging 21.4 points and 12.6 rebounds as a junior. Also a standout volleyball player, Ogwumike ranks No. 3 in her class academically and is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. She will attend Stanford University, where her sister, Nneka, is a sophomore center.

While at Stanford, Ogwumike continued to excel. She was named the Pac-12 Rookie of the Year in 2011. She went on to be named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year her last three seasons and the Pac-12 Player of the Year the last two years. She and the Cardinals made three Final Four appearances during her career.

In 2014 Ogwumike was drafted as the number one draft pick by the Connecticut Sun. She was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year.  In 2015 Ogwumike missed the entire season due to a knee surgery but made a comeback and was named the AP Comeback Player of the Year in 2016. She was traded to the Los Angels Sparks in 2019. She is a two time WNBA All-Star (2014 and 2019).

Professional Achievements

Played in the WNBA from

3x WBCA All-American

Gatorade National Basketball Player of the Year

Personal Honors

Attended Stanford University