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Nneka Ogwumike was born in Tomball, Texas, United States on July 2, 1990. Nneka Ogwumike is credited as a basketball player and actor. That works out to 36 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Cy-Fair High School and Stanford University. Listed accolades include Gatorade Player of the Year awards, List of Senior CLASS Award women's basketball winners (2012), Pac-12 Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year (2010) and 3 more.
My Take
What strikes me most about Nneka Ogwumike is the rare blend of elite athleticism and intellect. A Stanford graduate who became WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2012 and MVP in 2016, she is the kind of athlete who shapes a league both on and off the court. Her cameo in Space Jam: A New Legacy hints at a broader cultural footprint, and her reputation as a thoughtful leader and advocate makes her more than a scorer. I see her as a model of what a modern professional athlete can be, combining excellence with genuine substance and quiet authority.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nneka Ogwumike
- Name (Japanese)
- ネカ・オグミケ
- Reading
- ねか・おぐみけ
- Born
- July 2, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Tomball, Texas, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Cy-Fair High School
- University
- Stanford University
Awards & achievements
- Gatorade Player of the Year awards
- 2012 List of Senior CLASS Award women's basketball winners
- 2010 Pac-12 Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year
- 2012 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award
- 2016 WNBA Most Valuable Player Award
- 2019 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nnemkadi/
- Xhttps://x.com/Nnemkadi30
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nneka%20Ogwumike
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3342371
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nneka Ogwumike born?
Born July 2, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Nneka Ogwumike from?
Nneka Ogwumike is from Tomball, Texas, United States.
What does Nneka Ogwumike do?
Nneka Ogwumike works as basketball player, actor.
How tall is Nneka Ogwumike?
Nneka Ogwumike is 188 cm.
What is Nneka Ogwumike known for?
Notable works include Space Jam: A New Legacy.
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