Nigerian-born Nneka Ogwumike makes 2024 WNBA All-Defensive team

American professional basketball player of Nigerian descent Nnemkadi Ogwumike has been rewarded for an outstanding season in the WNBA with the Seattle Storm.

Ogwumike was involved as the 2024 WNBA All-Defensive teams were announced on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

A'ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces

Napheesa Collier Minnesota Lynx

Ezi Magbegor Seattle Storm

DiJonai Carrington Connecticut Sun

Breanna Stewart New York Liberty

Three-time MVP A'ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier headlined the WNBA's All-Defensive teams

Stewart with her fifth straight All-Defensive team selection along with Magbegor and Carrington wraps up the first team.

Alyssa Thomas Connecticut Sun

Alanna Smith Minnesota Lynx

Nneka Ogwumike Seattle Storm

Jonquel Jones New York Liberty

Natasha Cloud Phoenix Mercury

Ogwumike was named on the second All defensive team with Alyssa Thomas, Alanna Smith, Jonquel Jones, and Natasha Cloud.

This comes after Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has been named the 2024 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.