“I still have hopes for a WNBA opportunity. I want to play at the highest level, whenever possible. I have played EuroLeague, and this next year I will be playing EuroCup in Turkey. I’m just following where the game is taking me, trying to play at the highest level possible and playing the best that I can.” These were the words of Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo after helping Nigeria win their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title. A dream that few get to live is now something Amy will experience this week.

The 6’2″ forward from Fontana, California, has signed a seven-day hardship contract with the Dallas Wings on 20th August 2025, who are dealing with injuries to Li Yueru and JJ Quinerly. Okonkwo was previously part of the Connecticut Sun roster earlier this year, but didn’t make the final cut and hasn’t appeared in the league since. With interest in her growing, let’s take a look at what she will be earning with the Wings.

What is Amy Okonkwo’s Net Worth?

Unfortunately, there’s no verified information about Okonkwo’s net worth. However, PeopleAi.com claims that she has a net worth of $1.25 million, which could very well be possible given her stints playing professionally in Spain, France, Israel, and Mexico. However, there’s no way to confirm the accuracy of this source. We’ll update this section once more reliable information becomes available.

Amy Okonkwo’s Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Amy Okonkwo signed a 1-year, $66,079 contract with the Connecticut Sun, which included an average annual salary of $66,079. Since she was waived and no other franchise picked up her contract, her 7-day hardship contract with the Dallas Wings comes with a significantly lower salary. For this period, Okonkwo will earn a base salary of $3,887, which will also count as her cap hit for the team.

Amy Okonkwo’s Career Earnings

Unfortunately, details about her career earnings beyond what she will make playing alongside Paige Bueckers are not publicly available. Once we have more information, we’ll update this section. For now, this is what Spotrac reports about her career earnings.

Amy Okonkwo’s College and Professional Career

Okonkwo was born on August 26, 1996, in Fontana, California, to Nigerian parents, Reuben and Helen. She grew up in a household where discipline, faith, and strong family ties were non-negotiable pillars. Amy Okonkwo’s college journey was anything but ordinary. She started off suiting up for the USC Trojans before hopping over to the TCU Horned Frogs after a season, where she experienced unparalleled success. She played three seasons for the Horned Frogs and won the Big 12 Sixth Player of the Year award in 2018.

Even though Amy has spent most of her life in the U.S., her Nigerian roots have always run deep. She chose to represent the Nigerian national team and has already cemented herself as a basketball legend there. With three AfroBasket titles under her belt, two back-to-back MVP awards, and two Olympic appearances with D’Tigresses, Amy has proven time and again that she thrives on the big stage. In the latest AfroBasket, she averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds per game.

Unfortunately for Okonkwo, the wait to play in the WNBA has been long. Ever since going undrafted in 2020, she has played professionally all over the world. She joined the Wings after a strong season with Bourges in France, where she averaged 14.2 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting nearly 48% from three-point range. Wings have confirmed that Okonkwo is all set to make her WNBA debut against the Seattle Storm on August 22, 2025.