Chiney Ogwumike is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Chiney Today.
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Best Known For:The television program Chiney Today
Breakthrough:Selected first overall in the WNBA Draft in 2014
10 Quick Facts About Chiney Ogwumike
- Full Name: Chiney Ogwumike
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Chiney Today
- Current Role: Basketball analyst and host
- Date of Birth: March 21, 1992
- Age: 34 years old
- Place of Birth: Tomball, Texas
- Specialization: Sports Journalist, TV Host, and Commentator / Analyst
- Media Level: National
Chiney Ogwumike Age
Chiney Ogwumike is 34 years old. She was born on March 21, 1992, and her zodiac sign is Aries.
Chiney Ogwumike Height
Chiney Ogwumike stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 191 cm.
Chiney Ogwumike Weight
Chiney Ogwumike weighs around 83 kilograms. This is approximately 183 lbs.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Stanford University and Cy-Fair High School.
- Stanford University
- Cy-Fair High School
- Period: 2010
Career & Work
Chiney Ogwumike's career includes sports broadcasting roles with ESPN and Los Angeles Sparks.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Full-time basketball analyst and host
Period: 2017–Present
Details: Host of Chiney Today, launched March 2026
Organization: Los Angeles Sparks
Role: Professional basketball player
Period: 2019–2023
Organization: Connecticut Sun
Role: Professional basketball player
Period: 2014–2018
Organization: Stanford University
Role: Collegiate basketball player
Period: 2010–2014
Rise to Fame
Chiney Ogwumike rose to prominence for her role on the digital series Chiney Today.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Chiney Today, Chiney and Golic Jr, and WNBA Countdown.
Television
- TV Show: WNBA Countdown (Basketball analyst)
Radio
- Radio Program: Chiney and Golic Jr (Co-host, 2020-2021)
Digital Series
- Digital Series: Chiney Today (Host, 2026-Present) — Twice-weekly basketball and culture show launched March 2026
- Work: 144 (Executive producer) — ESPN Films documentary about the 2020 WNBA season
Chiney Ogwumike Family & Relationships
- Father: Peter Ogwumike
- Mother: Ify Ogwumike
Lesser Known Facts
- Was the first overall selection in the 2014 WNBA Draft.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chiney Ogwumike
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 21, 1992
- Age: 34
- Birthday: March 21
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Tomball, Texas
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: 83 kg
Family & Relationships
- Father: Peter Ogwumike
- Mother: Ify Ogwumike
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Nneka Ogwumike (Sibling • Older sister and fellow WNBA player)
