10 Facts About Valerie Ogoke

Valerie Ogoke was born on 10 September 1986 and is an American basketball forward playing professionally in Australia for the Canberra Capitals.

Valerie Ogoke played high school basketball for St Mary's Academy, before going on to play university basketball for Loyola Marymount University from 2004 to 2008.

Valerie Ogoke's mother attended university in Nigeria, and Ogoke has two brothers and a sister.

Valerie Ogoke graduated from St Mary's Academy in 2004, and then attended Loyola Marymount University from 2004 to 2008, where she majored in accounting.

Valerie Ogoke played varsity high school basketball for four years at St Mary's Academy for four years, and was the team captain for three of those years.

Valerie Ogoke was recruited by several university basketball programs including Princeton University, Dartmouth College, the University of California, San Diego, the University of Santa Clara and the University of Portland.

Valerie Ogoke selected Loyola Marymount University because of the academics, university location and sports program.

Valerie Ogoke averaged 18.4 minutes, 5.4 points, 4.3 rebounds per game, and led the team in average offensive rebounds per game with 2.7.

Valerie Ogoke signed to the team in September 2012 following a three-week trial.

Valerie Ogoke was recruited to the team by David Herbert, the current Capitals assistant coach and former West Coast Waves head coach.