Michelle Onyiah
- Forward •
- 6-3 •
- 2002-03-12 Yrs •
- Cal •
- USA •
- 2025
- 2026 Fever |
- PTS 2.0 •
- REB 2.5 •
- FG% 33.3 •
- 3P% 0.0
Player Profile
Michelle Onyiah is a high-efficiency interior forward who fits the athletic mold of Queen Egbo, anchoring the paint with good finishing touch and relentless activity on the glass. Her game is built on post positioning, sealing defenders deep, and converting high-percentage looks with exceptional body control and soft hands. Defensively, she serves as a primary rim protector, providing a steady shot-blocking presence.
Notable Teammates
Marta Suárez (Cal) • Caitlin Clark (Fever) • Raven Johnson (Fever) • Grace VanSlooten (Fever) • Makayla Timpson (Fever) • Bree Hall (Fever)
Player Tracker
2025
Apr 14 — Undrafted
Played for Basket Namur Capitale in Belgium’s top division during the 2025–26 season
2026
May 25 — Joined the Charlotte Crown in the Upshot League; averaged 9.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks
July 31 — Signed a Player Development contract with the Fever
Game Analysis
- vs. Georgia Tech (Feb 2025) – Michelle Onyiah had a monster game for the Golden Bears in their 79-65 win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Onyiah led all scorers with 24 points on 11-16 shooting from the floor and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds in the win [Watch the highlights.]
- vs. Miami (Mar 2025) – Playing in her final regular season game for Cal, Michelle Onyiah had one of the best games of her career, recording a double-double with 10 rebounds and a career-high 26 points, shooting 12-14 from the field and 2-2 on free throws [Watch the highlights.]
In the News
- Indiana Fever fill second development spot with post player from newly created league
- Charlotte Crown’s Michelle Onyiah Becomes First UPSHOT League Player to Sign WNBA Contract
- Michelle Onyiah Stayed, and Now She’s Reaping the Rewards
- Early Look: 2027 WNBA Draft
- Full 3 Round 2026 WNBA Mock Draft
- Re-Drafting the 2024 WNBA Draft
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