Nneka Ogwumike named 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship award winner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks has been awarded the 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship award, marking her final accolade before retiring from the WNBA. The league announced her win, in which Ogwumike received 38 votes, far surpassing her competitors, Rebecca Allen and Kelsey Mitchell, who received seven and six votes, respectively. This recognition highlights Ogwumike's influential career and commitment to sportsmanship throughout her tenure in the league. The official announcement provides an overview of the voting breakdown for the award.
- •Nneka Ogwumike won the 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship award.
- •She received 38 votes, leading by a significant margin.
- •Rebecca Allen and Kelsey Mitchell were the closest competitors.
- •Ogwumike is set to retire from the WNBA after this season.
- •The league announced the award winner on October 13, 2026.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Nneka Ogwumike wins 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship award in final WNBA season
"Nneka Ogwumike is leaving the WNBA with one final award.
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