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Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) celebrates after a three-pointer during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury in Los Angeles, Friday, May 19, 2023. Ogwumike has always been passionate about her Nigerian heritage. Now she's getting a chance to help all of Africa as a member of the inaugural President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States, the White House announced Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike named to President Biden’s council on African diplomacy

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver to sit out WNBA season

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Los Angeles Sparks' Chiney Ogwumike (13) and Nneka Ogwumike celebrate after a win over the Connecticut Sun during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Ogwumike sisters lead Sparks to 77-70 win over Sun

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Ogwumike traded by Sun, reunited with sister in LA

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

In this undated combination photo made of images provided by Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike, WNBA basketball sisters Nneka, right, and Chiney Ogwumike hold signs in reference to the recent mass kidnappings in Nigeria, their parents' homeland. The pair, who became only the second set of siblings to be drafted first in one of the major sports leagues, have already begun plans to work with the US Fund for UNICEF. They want to maximize their impact and help Nigeria's education and child protection programs. (AP Photo/Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike)

Ogwumike sisters affected by Nigerian kidnappings

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Future draftee Louisville's Shoni Schimmel, right, and her sister, Louisville player Jude Schimmel look at Schimmel's phone proir to the start of the WNBA basketball draft in, Monday, April 14, 2014, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Sun take Ogwumike with top pick in WNBA draft

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Stanford guard Lili Thompson (1) shoots against North Carolina guard Latifah Coleman (2) and forward Stephanie Mavunga, left rear, during the first half of a regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, April 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

DeShields, North Carolina fall short to Stanford

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford forward Taylor Greenfield (4) celebrates afer scoring against Penn State during a first half of a regional semifinal at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Stanford , Calif., Sunday, March 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stanford beats Penn State, into own regional final

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer speaks during a news conference at the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford is scheduled to play Penn State in a regional semifinal on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Stanford’s VanDerveer offers tips to Penn State

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford's Chiney Ogwumike (13) waves to fans in the arena as she stands with coach Tara VanDerveer following a second-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Ames, Iowa, Monday, March 24, 2014. Stanford won 63-44. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Stanford women return home for NCAA regional

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Stanford's Chiney Ogwumike (13) celebrates a point in the first half of a second-round game against Florida State in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Ames, Iowa, Monday, March 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Stanford beats FSU 63-44, return home for Sweet 16

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Stanford's Chiney Ogwumike (13) celebrates after scoring in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament against South Dakota in Ames, Iowa, Saturday, March 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Stanford opens NCAA women’s tourney with 81-62 win

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Southern California's Ariya Crook (14) drives past Stanford's Chiney Ogwumike in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Pac-12 women's tournament Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

USC upsets No. 4 Stanford 72-68 in Pac-12 semis

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Washington guard Kelsey Plum (10) shoots next to Stanford forward Mikaela Ruef during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Washington women fall short at No. 5 Stanford

By ERIC GILMORE - Associated Press

Stanford forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) goes up for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford won 83-60. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

No. 5 Stanford women cruise past Washington, 83-60

By ERIC GILMORE - Associated Press