Chiney Ogwumike
Taken first overall out of Stanford, Chiney Ogwumike played for the Connecticut Sun in 2014.
Stats updated September 28, 2026. Full Court Buckets gathers its own game data and verifies it.
Career
Career summary
Taken first overall out of Stanford, Chiney Ogwumike played for the Connecticut Sun in 2014.
She peaked with the Connecticut Sun in 2014, averaging 15.5 points and 8.5 rebounds over 31 games.
She was also with the Connecticut Sun through 2018 and the Los Angeles Sparks through 2023.
Sources: Full Court Buckets season logs; Basketball-Reference.
The numbers
Season-by-season stats
Regular season
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Los Angeles Sparks | 10 | 21.2 | 8.4 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 43.0 | 7.7 | 71.4 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Sparks | 26 | 18.4 | 7.0 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 46.6 | 44.4 | 70.6 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Sparks | 7 | 19.1 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 40.8 | 75.0 | 75.0 |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Sparks | 32 | 21.8 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 49.4 | 25.0 | 80.9 |
| 2018 | Connecticut Sun | 31 | 25.5 | 14.4 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 60.3 | 50.0 | 79.7 |
| 2016 | Connecticut Sun | 33 | 24.3 | 12.6 | 6.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 58.7 | 0.0 | 71.9 |
| 2014 | Connecticut Sun | 31 | 29.7 | 15.5 | 8.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 53.6 | 0.0 | 69.3 |
Playoffs
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Los Angeles Sparks | 4 | 16.8 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 85.7 |
| 2018 | Connecticut Sun | 1 | 19.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
No records for this selection.
Team records
Teams and years
- 2023Los Angeles Sparks
- 2022Los Angeles Sparks
- 2021Los Angeles Sparks
- 2019Los Angeles Sparks
- 2018Connecticut Sun
- 2016Connecticut Sun
- 2014Connecticut Sun
Player FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Chiney Ogwumike married?
The Knot reported that Chinenye "Chiney" Ogwumike married Raphael Akpejiori in Houston in November 2023. They were engaged on December 24, 2022.
How tall is Chiney Ogwumike?
The WNBA lists Chiney Ogwumike at 6 feet 3 inches and 183 pounds.
Who are Chiney Ogwumike's sisters?
The WNBA says Nneka Ogwumike is the oldest of four sisters: Chiney, Olivia, and Erica.
What are Chiney Ogwumike's stats?
In the 2023 regular season, Chiney Ogwumike averaged 8.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 10 games for the Los Angeles Sparks.
How old is Chiney Ogwumike?
Chiney Ogwumike was born March 21, 1992.
What team does Chiney Ogwumike play for?
Chiney Ogwumike is not on a current WNBA roster. She has played for the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks. The WNBA lists her as the first overall pick in the 2014 draft, selected by the Connecticut Sun, after she played at Stanford.
Who are Chiney Ogwumike's parents?
The New Yorker reported that Nneka Ogwumike's parents are Peter and Ify Ogwumike. The WNBA says Nneka is the oldest of four sisters: Chiney, Olivia, and Erica.
How many championships does Chiney Ogwumike have?
The WNBA does not list a championship for Chiney Ogwumike. It lists her as the 2014 Rookie of the Year, a 2014 All-Rookie Team selection, an All-Star in 2014 and 2018, and the 2016 AP Comeback Player of the Year.
What is Chiney Ogwumike's nationality?
The WNBA lists Chiney Ogwumike's country as the USA. The Knot reported that she is a first-generation Nigerian-American and that she described herself as Igbo.
How many years has Chiney Ogwumike been in the WNBA?
Chiney Ogwumike played 7 regular seasons: 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.