Monica Okoye is a Japanese basketball power forward for Denso Iris and the national team of Japan. She is well-known for her on-court performance. Monica is an outstanding member of the Japanese national squad. She is an ardent competitor. Monica gained attention from the worldwide and mainstream media after her marvelous performance throughout the Tokyo Olympics in football.
Early Life
Monica Okoye was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 7, 1999. Monica’s mother is Japanese, and her father is of Igbo origin from Nigeria. Louis, her older brother, is a professional baseball player with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Tohoku, Japan.
Monica Okoye Career
Monica Okoye began her professional career at an early age when she was still in high school. She began playing basketball when she was a child and was later recruited by the Denso Iris basketball club in her hometown of Tokyo. She played the position of small forward for her country at the Women’s Basketball World Cup held in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain from 22 to 30 September. As a result of her outstanding performances, she was selected to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She contributed everything she had to the game and caused major problems for the United States squad. Throughout the whole, she impressed the whole world with her game and it ended with a score of 17-16.
Social Media
Monica Okoye is currently active on Instagram, where she has 24.9K followers and 314 followings with 92 posts under the moniker @monica okoye. She has 6,402 followers and 46 followings on Twitter, where she has been active since September 2016.
Monica Okoye Biography |
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| Real Name | Monica Okoye |
| Birth Date | 7 February 1999 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 22 Years |
| Birth Place | Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Aquarius |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 11” – in Centimeters – 180 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 72 kg – in Pounds – 159 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 9 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Rui Okoye |
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| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Is she a Lesbian? | No |
| Boyfriend | No |
Personal Life
Monica Okoye is not currently in a relationship of any kind. She is not married and, as far as we know, has no children. She is entirely focused on her work and profession, and she is always looking for ways to improve.
Monica Okoye Net Worth
She is an emerging and without a doubt, a future star who will surely rise to her fame because of her potential and skills. Monica Okoye’s net worth is $1.5 million, which she earned entirely through her hard work and dedication as a professional basketball player. She is a driven individual who is dedicated to her career.
Trivia
- Monica was a silver medalist at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
- Okoye and her Denso Iris squad competed in the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
- Monica belongs to the Fujitsu Redwave (JPN) Club.
