Height
6'0"
Weight
178 lbs
Age
26
College
UCLA
Experience
5 yrs
WNBA Performance is graded on per-game box production relative to position; advanced impact metrics are not yet publicly available for the WNBA.
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Michaela Onyenwere earns a C- Performance grade, ranking #39 of 51 Forwards on the FanVerdicts board.
Current Sentiment
Michaela Onyenwere enters 2026 as a depth forward in the Washington Mystics' rotation, having secured a multi-year contract extension that signals the franchise's confidence in her development. Her career averages of 8.0 PPG and 1.7 RPG on 38.9% shooting reflect a complementary role player rather than a centerpiece, consistent with five seasons of WNBA experience without All-Star or All-WNBA recognition. The recent headlines emphasize organizational stability and youth movement around her, positioning her as part of a rebuilding effort rather than highlighting individual performance breakthroughs. Media coverage remains sparse and neutral, with no negative injury, trade, or performance narratives emerging heading into the season. Onyenwere's perception rests on her status as a reliable rotation contributor whose contract security suggests the Mystics view her as a foundational piece, though her modest statistical profile limits broader fan or media enthusiasm.
2026 Season Stats4 GP
9.3
PPG
3.0
RPG
1.8
APG
0.5
SPG
0.0
BPG
50.0
FG%
35.7
3P%
66.7
FT%