FIRST Take viewers were amazed by basketball analyst Winey Ogwumike’s outfit on Friday’s hit ESPN show.
The 32-year-old WNBA star appeared on First Take while discussing the NBA playoffs.
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Ogwumike appeared at the New York studios alongside host Molly Qerim.
First Take star Stephen A. Smith was on the West Coast, while NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins also joined the show remotely.
ESPN viewers were enchanted by Ogwumike’s on-air costume.
The 32-year-old wore an off-shoulder green dress.
Ogwumike also showed off her flowing black hair in the process.
First Take fans revealed their approval of the WNBA star’s presence on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“I really like [ Ogwumike] at @FirstTake. @stephenasmith let’s introduce her even more,” one commented.
“Damn @chiney, green looks great on you!” another said.
“@Chiney that hair is everything,” said a third.
Ogwumike was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun.
She averaged 15.5 points per game and 7.5 rebounds in her rookie season.
Ogwumike has been a fan favorite on ESPN since her debut in 2018.
She joined the Los Angeles Sparks in 2019 while still a sports media personality.
Last October, Ogwumike signed a deal to be an NBA broadcaster for ESPN.
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Ogwumike impressed with her broadcasting skills during the 2023-24 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
She was alongside ESPN star Andraya Carter during the record-breaking March Madness tournament.
First look at the numbers
First Take has grown from strength to strength under the guidance of Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim over the past year.
ESPN’s weekday debate show averaged 496,000 viewers in 2023 — making it the most-watched year in the show’s history.
Its December average of 611,000 represented a 24% annual increase compared to 2022.
The show has also recorded more than 250 million views on YouTube.
First Take was helped by the addition of Shannon Sharpe alongside Smith and Qerim after he left Fox Sports’ Undisputed.
Ogwumike frequently appears on First Take programs.
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