She’s a veteran center who made her mark early as a first-round pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm—definitely a standout moment in her career. Since then, she has taken her game global, playing professionally across several countries including Hungary, Australia, the Czech Republic, and of course, the United States. Her journey has been nothing short of impressive, and she continues to represent at the highest level as a proud member of the Australian women’s national team.
Before all the fame and spotlight, she was just a driven young athlete with big dreams. She graduated from the University of Canberra Senior Secondary College, where her talent began to truly shine. Back in her teenage years, she earned MVP honors at the FIBA U-17 tournament—an early sign of the greatness to come. Growing up, she lived with her family in Wellington, New Zealand, where she developed both her skills and her resilience on and off the court. She was born of Nigerian descent, a part of her identity that she carries with pride throughout her basketball journey.
Back in 2023, she really made a name for herself by playing a career-best 40 games. And not only that—she also set new personal bests across the board: points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and even steals. It was truly a breakout year, and thanks to those impressive stats, she earned her very first WNBA All-Star selection. People started noticing just how dominant she could be on the court. Oh, and one thing you can’t miss—she’s quite tall for a woman, standing at an impressive 6’4”. Yeah, when she walks into a room, you definitely notice her presence. She’s been making waves, and honestly, it’s clear she’s only getting started.