Three questions with Chiney Ogwumike: Multitasking with the Connecticut Sun, ESPN and the Marvel Universe
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Two years after her older sister, Nneka Ogwumike, was the first overall pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft, Chiney Ogwumike was picked first overall by the Connecticut Sun in the 2014 WNBA Draft.While her sister has been wracking up WNBA MVP Awards and championshipThree questions with Chiney Ogwumike: Multitasking with the Connecticut Sun, ESPN and the Marvel Universe
Two years after her older sister, Nneka Ogwumike, was the first overall pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft, Chiney Ogwumike was picked first overall by the Connecticut Sun in the 2014 WNBA Draft.While her sister has been wracking up WNBA MVP Awards and championships with the Los Angeles Sparks, the younger Chiney's journey in the league hasn't been as smooth. When she has played, she's been a powerhouse forward, averaging 13.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, but she's missed two full seasons due to a knee microfracture in 2015 and an Achilles injury in 2017.The 2018 season is shaping up to be a special one, though, on and off the court. Chiney is back in All-Star form, and the Sun are off to a league-best 5-1 start and look ready to challenge for a championship. Plus, during the offseason, she signed a full-time deal with ESPN to work as an analyst for the league's NBA, WNBA and women's college basketball studio coverage.Chiney took time from her busy schedule to talk to Yarbarker about all the exciting things hap Read more