Chinenye Ogwumike Biography, Net Worth Wiki And New Update

Chinenye “Chiney” Ogwumike (born March 22, 1992) is a Nigerian-American professional women’s basketball player for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA). Chiney made history as the first black woman and the first WNBA athlete to anchor a national radio show for ESPN.

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Chiney Ogwumike Age

Chiney was born in the United States on March 22, 1992, in Tomball, Texas. As of 2021, she is 27 years old. Aries is her zodiac sign.

Chiney Ogwumike Education

She attended Cypress Fairbanks High School in nearby Cypress, Texas, for her academic career. In her sophomore and senior years, she won the 5A State Championship. Ogwumike was awarded a WBCA and McDonald’s All-American, and she scored 24 points in the 2010 WBCA High School All-America Game.

She went on to Stanford University to play basketball for the Stanford Cardinal Women’s Basketball team. Ogwumike, like her sister Nneka Ogwumike, picked Stanford over Connecticut and Notre Dame. She finished her Stanford career in 2014 as the all-time career scoring leader in the Pac-12 Conference for either gender, a record she lost to Kelsey Plum of Washington in 2016.

Chiney Ogwumike Family, Parents, Siblings

Chiney Ogwumike is the proud daughter of Peter Ogwumike and an unidentified mother. She was born in the United States of America, in the city of Tomball. Nneka Ogwumike, her sister, was also reared with her. Her ethnicity is African American, and she is an American citizen.

Chiney Ogwumike Height and Weight

Ogwumike is 6 feet and 3 inches tall (about 1.91 m) and weighs 79 kilograms (174lbs).

Information	Answer
Full Name	Chinenye “Chiney” Ogwumike
Occupation	basketball player
Nationality	American
Race/ Ethnicity	African American
Place Of Birth	United States Tomball, Texas
Date Of Birth	March 22, 1992
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Net worth	$2.5 million
Height	6 feet and 3 inches tall
Weight	79 kilograms (174lbs)

Is Chiney Ogwumike Married?

According to our online sources, Ogwumike is unmarried. There is no public record of her romantic connections. We’re keeping an eye on things and will update her partner’s information as soon as it becomes available.

Chiney Ogwumike Salary

Hourly salary for a Data Analyst ranges from $35.00 per hour to $93.80 per hour for a Host/Hostess, according to ESPN’s radio host wages. Chiney earns anywhere from $42,728 to $57,000 per year as a basketball player. When Chiney’s earnings are made public, we’ll update this page.

Chiney Ogwumike Net Worth

As of 2021, Chiney Ogwumike’s net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million, with her primary source of income being her work as a basketball player and ESPN analyst.

Chiney Ogwumike ESPN, WNBA

The Connecticut Sun selected Ogwumike first overall in the 2014 WNBA draft. She was promoted to the starting lineup, posting a career-high 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. She and her sister, Nneka Ogwumike, were named WNBA All-Stars, making them the first sisters to be selected for a WNBA All-Star game.

In December 2016, it was announced that Ogwumike had underwent surgery after damaging her Achilles while playing in China during the WNBA off-season. Ogwumike was then moved to the Los Angeles Sparks for a 2020 first-round selection on April 28, 2019, reuniting her with her sister Nneka.

Chiney signed to a multi-year deal with ESPN in May 2018 to work as a full-time basketball analyst. While also playing in the WNBA, she became the first Black woman to anchor a national radio show for ESPN, as well as one of the youngest commentators to be chosen a full-time NBA analyst for ESPN.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chiney Ogwumike

Who is Chiney Ogwumike

Chiney Ogwumike is basketball player for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA). Chiney made history as the first black woman and the first WNBA athlete to anchor a national radio show for ESPN.

How tall Chiney Ogwumike

Ogwumike is 6 feet and 3 inches tall (about 1.91 m) and weighs 79 kilograms (174lbs).

How old is Chiney Ogwumike

Chiney was born in the United States on March 22, 1992, in Tomball, Texas. As of 2021, she is 27 years old.

How much is Chiney Ogwumike Net Worth?

As of 2021, Chiney Ogwumike’s net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million, with her primary source of income being her work as a basketball player and ESPN analyst.