The 6-foot-3 forward-center, Chiney Ogwumike was drafted as the first overall pick by Connecticut Sun in the 2014 WNBA Draft. She is a two-time All-Star and made her first All-Star game as a rookie. In 170 appearances in the WNBA, she averages 11.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. A stellar rookie year performance by Ogwumike has her ranked 18th in All-time rookie scoring seasons, 11th in rebounds, and ninth in field-goal percentage. She announced her retirement from professional basketball on February 14, 2023, and since then has made progress in her broadcasting career.
Chiney Ogwumike began her broadcasting career at ESPN in 2018, becoming a basketball analyst and contributing to shows such as "NBA Countdown," "The Jump," and "First Take." She covers NBA and WNBA games, providing analysis and insights. In 2020, she expanded her role by co-hosting "Chiney & Golic Jr." on ESPN Radio, making history as the first African American woman to co-host a national daily sports talk radio show.
Chiney Ogwumike Contract Breakdown
As of August 2024, Chiney Ogwumike unrestricted free agent as of August 2024. For the 2023 season, she signed a one year contract with the Los Angeles Sparks which had an average annual salary of $90,000.
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | UFA | UFA | UFA | ||
| 2023 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
How much is Chiney Ogwumike getting paid?
Chiney Ogwumike is an unrestricted free agent as of August 2024.
How much does Chiney Ogwumike make in a minute?
Chiney Ogwumike is an unrestricted free agent as of August 2024. As of her previous contract, Chiney Ogwumike made around $0.17 cents per minute. Her salary for the 2023 WNBA season amounts to $90,000. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, she makes around $0.17 cents per minute.
Chiney Ogwumike Career Earnings
As of August 2024, Chiney Ogwumike has earned approx. $785,390 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Chiney Ogwumike’s contract?
Chiney Ogwumike is an unrestricted free agent as of August 2024.
How much of Chiney Ogwumike’s contract is guaranteed?
Chiney Ogwumike is an unrestricted free agent as of August 2024.
Chiney Ogwumike Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that Chiney Ogwumike has signed in her career till now:
February 23, 2023
Chiney Ogwumike signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Sparks worth $90,000.
February 25, 2021
Chiney Ogwumike signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Sparks worth $229,390.
April 22, 2017
Chiney Ogwumilke signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Sparks worth $466,000.
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FAQ's On Chiney Ogwumike Contract
A. Chiney Ogwumike signed a one-year $90,000 contract with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2023.
A. Chiney Ogwumike stands tall at 6-foot-3 inches.
A. Chiney Ogwumike plays as a forward-center.
A. Chiney Ogwumike has made two All-Star appearances.
