Chiney Ogwumike is an American journalist and nba studio analyst and multi-platform host for CNN.
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Best Known For:The television program NBA Today
Breakthrough:Became the first Black woman and active WNBA athlete to host a national daily talk show for ESPN Radio in 2020
10 Quick Facts About Chiney Ogwumike
- Full Name: Chiney Ogwumike
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television program NBA Today
- Current Employer: CNN
- Date of Birth: March 21, 1992
- Age: 34 years old
- Place of Birth: Tomball, Texas
- Media Level: National
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
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 4 inches. This is approximately 193 cm.
Education
She attended Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations.
- Stanford University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: International Relations
- Period: 2010–2014
Career & Work
Chiney Ogwumike's career includes sports broadcasting roles with ESPN and Pac-12 Network / NBATV.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Multi-Platform Host and Studio Analyst
Period: 2017–present
Details: Los Angeles, CA
Organization: Pac-12 Network / NBATV
Role: Sports Analyst
Period: Historical
Details: Began professional sports broadcast work as a regional studio contributor.
Rise to Fame
Chiney Ogwumike rose to prominence for her role in the film 144.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NBA Today, Chiney and Golic Jr, and 144.
Television
- TV Show: NBA Today (Studio Analyst, 2021-present) — ESPN's daily national basketball news and analysis franchise
Film
- Film: 144 (Executive Producer, 2021) — An ESPN Films documentary project capturing the unique 2020 WNBA bubble season
Radio
- Radio Program: Chiney and Golic Jr (Co-Host, 2020-2021) — A daily national sports-talk radio program broadcast across ESPN Radio channels
Notable Coverage
- 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - ESPN - 2024 - Delivered studio panel commentary during the Final Four tournament
Chiney Ogwumike Family & Relationships
She has 2 siblings, Nneka Ogwumike and Erica Ogwumike.
- Siblings:
- Nneka Ogwumike
- Erica Ogwumike
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chiney Ogwumike
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
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 4 in
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Siblings: 2 siblings
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Nneka Ogwumike (Sibling • Sister)
- Erica Ogwumike (Sibling • Sister)
