Stanford star heading to Hollywood
Nneka Ogwumike, one of the most accomplished players in women's college basketball, added another achievement to her resume.
Nneka Ogwumike, one of the most accomplished players in women's college basketball, added another achievement to her resume.
Nneka Ogwumike was unable to lead the Stanford Cardinal to a National Championship, but she’ll get a chance to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a WNBA crown.
The Sparks made Ogwumike the top overall pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft on Monday. She is the first Cardinal to go No. 1.
Ogwumike joins former No. 1 pick Candace Parker in Los Angeles, forming quite the front line.
The attention seems to have taken Ogwumike by surprise:
“Being in the WNBA became a reality for me maybe last summer. Because I wasn’t sure if I was too invested in playing professionally. Now that I see the opportunity that it brings, it’s more than I could ask for.”
Ogwumike earned Pac-10 All-Freshman honors in 2008-09, and captured the Pac-10 Player of the Year honors in 2009-10. Stanford reached the Final Four in all four of Ogwumike’s seasons on The Farm.
Despite all her collegiate accomplishments, Ogwumike remains humble:
“I just want to come in and contribute.”
Sparks coach Carol Ross is excited about adding a talented player like Ogwumike to the roster.
“We’re getting a great team player. She will work hard for her teammates. She is relentless on the defense. A player like Nneka fits in anywhere.”
With a five-year extension, 22-year-old Madison Bumgarner will be wearing the Orange and Black for a long time.
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