// Workers AI · dad joke modeWho's Ugonne Onyiah? Onyiah to meet you.
| No. 1 – Indiana Fever | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | WNBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 12, 2002 Eastvale, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Eleanor Roosevelt (Eastvale, California) |
| College | California (2020-2025) |
| WNBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 2025-2026 | BC Namur-Capitale |
| 2026 | Charlotte Crown |
| 2026–present | Indiana Fever |
| Stats at WNBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Ugonne Michelle Onyiah (born August 12, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the California Golden Bears. She played for Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, California where she classified as a five-star recruit by ESPN.[1]
College
[edit]During her fifth and final season, Onyiah led the ACC in field goal percentage (60.3%) and was ranked second in double-doubles (8). She has the sixth highest career FGP (54.0%) and fifth highest career blocks (143) of all-time for the Golden Bears.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Charlotte Crown (2026)
[edit]Onyiah played for the Charlotte Crown during the league's inaugural season, averaging 9.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game in 21 games.[3]
Indiana Fever (2026–present)
[edit]On July 31, 2026, Onyiah signed a player development contract with the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ugonne Onyiah 2020". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- ↑ "Ugonne (Michelle) Onyiah - Women's Basketball". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- ↑ Northam, Mitchell (31 July 2026). "Indiana Fever sign Michelle Onyiah, first from Upshot League to play in WNBA". USAToday.com. USA Today. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Indiana Fever Adds Forward Michelle Onyiah on Player Development Contract". fever.wnba.com. 2026-07-31. Retrieved 2026-08-02.