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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 product 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 announced retirement after the 2026 season closes a remarkable run, 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.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
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)
- Origin
- Tomball, Texas, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
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
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| 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
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?
Nneka Ogwumike was born on July 2, 1990 and is 36 years old.
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 tall.
Where did Nneka Ogwumike study?
Nneka Ogwumike attended Stanford University.
What is Nneka Ogwumike known for?
Nneka Ogwumike's notable works include Space Jam: A New Legacy.
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