Headline: Nneka Ogwumike Re-Signs with Seattle Storm, Takes On Powerful New Role Off the Court
SEATTLE, WA – April 2025 – WNBA superstar Nneka Ogwumike is staying in Seattle. The nine-time All-Star has officially re-signed with the Seattle Storm for the 2025 season, continuing her impactful presence both on and off the court.
Ogwumike joined the Storm during the 2023–24 offseason and quickly became a cornerstone of the team’s resurgence. Last season, she averaged 16.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, surpassing the 6,000-point milestone in June—cementing her place among the league’s all-time greats.
But Nneka’s influence extends far beyond the hardwood.
She has recently stepped into a major leadership role as the head of ‘More Than a Vote’, a nonprofit organization founded by LeBron James in 2020. The group works to amplify Black voices, fight voter suppression, and promote civic engagement—with Ogwumike bringing a renewed focus to women’s rights and reproductive justice.
As the Storm gears up for the 2025 WNBA Draft with the No. 2 overall pick, the team is building around a loaded roster that includes Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Ezi Magbegor, and Gabby Williams. Seattle is eyeing its fifth WNBA title—and with Nneka leading the charge, both on the court and in the community, the future looks electric.
Ogwumike continues to prove that being a champion isn’t just about wins—it’s about using your platform to drive r
eal change.
