Nneka Ogwumike
Nneka Ogwumike is a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks. In the 2026 season she averaged 17.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 43 games.
Stats updated October 12, 2026. Full Court Buckets gathers its own game data and verifies it.
The numbers
Season-by-season stats
Regular season
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Los Angeles Sparks | 43 | 30.9 | 17.3 | 9.0 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 51.6 | 38.7 | 85.5 |
| 2025 | Seattle Storm | 44 | 30.9 | 18.3 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 51.9 | 36.7 | 82.2 |
| 2024 | Seattle Storm | 37 | 31.8 | 16.7 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 51.1 | 40.5 | 87.6 |
| 2023 | Los Angeles Sparks | 36 | 31.1 | 19.1 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 51.2 | 33.9 | 87.0 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Sparks | 34 | 31.4 | 18.1 | 6.6 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 54.4 | 36.8 | 82.6 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Sparks | 18 | 31.7 | 14.5 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 53.2 | 36.7 | 80.0 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Sparks | 18 | 26.2 | 13.3 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 56.9 | 50.0 | 83.7 |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Sparks | 32 | 27.9 | 16.1 | 8.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 51.0 | 33.8 | 82.8 |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Sparks | 27 | 30.8 | 15.5 | 6.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 52.5 | 34.6 | 81.6 |
| 2017 | Los Angeles Sparks | 34 | 30.9 | 18.8 | 7.7 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 56.1 | 34.0 | 87.0 |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Sparks | 33 | 31.6 | 19.7 | 9.1 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 66.5 | 61.5 | 86.9 |
| 2015 | Los Angeles Sparks | 23 | 34.1 | 16.5 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 52.5 | 8.3 | 86.6 |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Sparks | 33 | 27.6 | 15.8 | 7.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 52.0 | 30.0 | 87.3 |
| 2013 | Los Angeles Sparks | 34 | 25.8 | 14.6 | 7.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 56.6 | 40.0 | 82.6 |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Sparks | 33 | 27.9 | 14.0 | 7.5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 53.5 | 14.3 | 73.4 |
Playoffs
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Seattle Storm | 3 | 31.0 | 17.0 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 42.9 | 54.5 | 90.0 |
| 2024 | Seattle Storm | 2 | 37.0 | 14.5 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 32.4 | 22.2 | 100.0 |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Sparks | 4 | 29.3 | 18.0 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 59.2 | 40.0 | 85.7 |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Sparks | 2 | 34.0 | 13.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 73.3 |
| 2017 | Los Angeles Sparks | 8 | 31.5 | 14.0 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 48.2 | 10.0 | 74.4 |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Sparks | 9 | 31.3 | 17.9 | 9.3 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 62.5 | 22.2 | 76.3 |
| 2015 | Los Angeles Sparks | 3 | 30.7 | 11.7 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 83.3 |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Sparks | 2 | 30.0 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 66.7 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| 2013 | Los Angeles Sparks | 3 | 30.3 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 41.9 | 0.0 | 90.9 |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Sparks | 4 | 25.8 | 9.0 | 5.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 55.2 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
No records for this selection.
Statistics since 2008. Each season stays with the team she played for that year. These figures are season averages, not a full career total.
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Completed games
Recent game log
Recent games: 2026-09-10 onward. Dates shown in Pacific time. This is not a complete career game log.
| DATE | OPPONENT | TYPE | RESULT | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | vs. Golden State Valkyries | Regular | L 75-76 | 35 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | @ Las Vegas Aces | Regular | L 79-89 | 30 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | vs. Portland Fire | Regular | W 105-84 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | @ Dallas Wings | Regular | L 77-97 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Player overview
Nneka Ogwumike
Nneka Ogwumike averaged 17.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 43 games in the 2026 regular season.
Current team: Los Angeles Sparks.
Team records
Teams by season
The team she played for in each season. This is not every roster move.
- 2026Los Angeles Sparks
- 2025Seattle Storm
- 2024Seattle Storm
- 2023Los Angeles Sparks
- 2022Los Angeles Sparks
- 2021Los Angeles Sparks
- 2020Los Angeles Sparks
- 2019Los Angeles Sparks
- 2018Los Angeles Sparks
- 2017Los Angeles Sparks
- 2016Los Angeles Sparks
- 2015Los Angeles Sparks
- 2014Los Angeles Sparks
- 2013Los Angeles Sparks
- 2012Los Angeles Sparks
Player FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are Nneka Ogwumike's stats?
In the 2026 regular season, Nneka Ogwumike averaged 17.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 43 games for the Los Angeles Sparks.
Who are Nneka Ogwumike's sisters?
The WNBA says Nneka Ogwumike is the oldest of four sisters: Chiney, Olivia, and Erica. Chiney played in the WNBA with Connecticut and Los Angeles.
How old is Nneka Ogwumike?
Nneka Ogwumike was born July 2, 1990.
How tall is Nneka Ogwumike?
The WNBA lists Nneka Ogwumike at 6 feet 2 inches.
What team does Nneka Ogwumike play for?
Nneka Ogwumike played forward for the Los Angeles Sparks from 2012 through 2023 and again in 2026, and for the Seattle Storm in 2024 and 2025. She wore No. 30. The WNBA lists her as the first overall pick in the 2012 draft. Sports Business Journal reported on August 19, 2026, that she would retire after the 2026 season. The Sparks missed the playoffs, and her last game was September 24, 2026, against the Golden State Valkyries.
Who are Nneka Ogwumike's parents?
The New Yorker reported that Nneka Ogwumike's parents are Peter and Ify Ogwumike. They were born in Nigeria, met in Colorado, and settled in the Houston area.
Where is Nneka Ogwumike from?
The WNBA says Nneka Ogwumike was born in Tomball, Texas.
How many championships does Nneka Ogwumike have?
The WNBA lists a 2016 championship for Nneka Ogwumike, the 2016 Most Valuable Player, and the 2012 Rookie of the Year.
Where did Nneka Ogwumike play college basketball?
Nneka Ogwumike played at Stanford. The WNBA says she scored 2,491 points there and led Stanford to four Final Fours.
Is Nneka Ogwumike the WNBPA president?
The WNBPA Board of Player Representatives reelected Nneka Ogwumike in June 2026. Sports Business Journal reported on August 19, 2026, that she is expected to serve only until the union's election at the end of 2026.
About these numbers
Season statistics and recent games are listed on this page. Player ID: 309.
Last updated October 12, 2026. A later game may not be on the page yet.
Most recent completed game: Sep 24, 2026.
Numbers on this page start in 2008. Regular-season and playoff statistics are listed separately. Season averages are not turned into a career total. A missing number is shown as a dash and is not turned into zero.
Height, college and similar details appear only when they are clear. Not appearing on a current roster is not the same as retirement. A new team listed here is not labeled as a trade or a signing.
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