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Amy Okonkwo

WNBA#8F

Height
6'2"
Born
Aug 26, 1996 (age 30)
College
TCU
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WNBA performance trends

2026 regular season · 5 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-09-18.

Points

5.2 avg · last 5 observed

2026-06-28 vs SEA: 1 1SEA 2026-08-26 vs DAL: 5 5DAL 2026-08-28 vs ATL: 5 5ATL 2026-08-30 vs GS: 6 6GS 2026-09-18 vs PHX: 9 9PHX

Season avg: 5.2 · Home: 7.5 (2) · Away: 3.7 (3)

Rebounds

1.2 avg · last 5 observed

2026-06-28 vs SEA: 1 1SEA 2026-08-26 vs DAL: 2 2DAL 2026-08-28 vs ATL: 1 1ATL 2026-08-30 vs GS: 0 0GS 2026-09-18 vs PHX: 2 2PHX

Season avg: 1.2 · Home: 1.0 (2) · Away: 1.3 (3)

Assists

0.2 avg · last 5 observed

2026-06-28 vs SEA: 0 0SEA 2026-08-26 vs DAL: 1 1DAL 2026-08-28 vs ATL: 0 0ATL 2026-08-30 vs GS: 0 0GS 2026-09-18 vs PHX: 0 0PHX

Season avg: 0.2 · Home: 0.0 (2) · Away: 0.3 (3)

Minutes

10.0 avg · last 5 observed

2026-06-28 vs SEA: 1 1SEA 2026-08-26 vs DAL: 11 11DAL 2026-08-28 vs ATL: 10 10ATL 2026-08-30 vs GS: 10 10GS 2026-09-18 vs PHX: 18 18PHX

Season avg: 10.0 · Home: 14.0 (2) · Away: 7.3 (3)

View regular-season game log
2026 regular-season observations. — means not reported.
DateOpponentPointsReboundsAssistsMinutes
2026-09-18PHX92018
2026-08-30GS60010
2026-08-28@ ATL51010
2026-08-26@ DAL52111
2026-06-28@ SEA1101

ESPN · Checked 2026-10-17. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source

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Amy Okonkwo Bio

Amy Okonkwo is a Nigerian-American professional basketball forward who plays for the Portland Fire in the WNBA. She is listed at 6-foot-2 and was born on August 26, 1996. Okonkwo attended USC before transferring to TCU, where she earned Big 12 Sixth Player of the Year honors in 2018 and was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team in 2018 and 2019.

Okonkwo entered the WNBA as an undrafted player and made her league debut with the Dallas Wings in 2025. She later joined the Atlanta Dream on a developmental contract dated May 13, 2026, before signing with the Portland Fire on August 10, 2026. Portland’s current 2026 roster lists her as a forward.

Internationally, Okonkwo represents Nigeria. She played at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has earned FIBA Women’s AfroBasket MVP honors in 2023 and 2025, helping Nigeria win both tournaments. Her international résumé also includes appearances at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Jersey number
8
Position
F
Birth date
Aug 26, 1996 (age 30)
Height
6'2"
College
TCU
Birthplace
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

Amy Okonkwo Questions & Answers

What position does Amy Okonkwo play?

Amy Okonkwo is a forward. TCU described her as a stretch forward, and the WNBA lists her position as forward.

When was Amy Okonkwo born?

Amy Okonkwo was born on August 26, 1996.

How tall is Amy Okonkwo?

Amy Okonkwo is listed at 6 feet 2 inches, or 188 centimeters.

Where did Amy Okonkwo play college basketball?

Amy Okonkwo attended USC before transferring to TCU, where she played from 2016 through 2019.

Was Amy Okonkwo selected in the WNBA draft?

No. Amy Okonkwo entered the WNBA as an undrafted player and later signed a seven-day free-agent contract with the Dallas Wings in August 2025.

Which WNBA team is Amy Okonkwo listed with as of October 13, 2026?

The WNBA lists Amy Okonkwo with the Portland Fire. The league records her signing with Portland on August 10, 2026, after Atlanta waived her on July 8, 2026.

What are notable career honors for Amy Okonkwo?

At TCU, Amy Okonkwo earned All-Big 12 Second-Team honors in 2018 and 2019 and received the 2017-18 Big 12 Sixth Player Award. Internationally, she has represented Nigeria at major FIBA and Olympic competitions.