Last Updated on June 3, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Jordan Obi
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: N/A
  • Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight: N/A
  • Wingspan: N/A
  • Shoe Size: N/A
  • Jersey Number (College and WNBA):
    • #24 — Penn Quakers
    • #24 — Kentucky Wildcats
    • #N/A — Las Vegas Aces
  • Position: Forward
  • High School: Choate Rosemary Hall (Connecticut)
  • College:
    • Penn (2020–2024)
    • Kentucky (2024–2026)
  • NBA Draft: Las Vegas Aces, 2026, Round 2, Pick 44
  • Player Archetype: Two-way stretch forward
  • Primary Offensive Role: Secondary scorer and floor-spacing forward
  • Defensive Role: Versatile frontcourt defender and rebounder
  • Play Style: Physical forward who rebounds, scores inside and out, and contributes across multiple areas without requiring high usage
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: N/A
  • Athletic Profile: Good size, strong frame, above-average mobility, productive rebounder
  • Recruiting Status: Highly regarded prep prospect; All-NEPSAC selection and Adidas Gauntlet All-American honors
  • Draft Status Detail: Selected by the Las Vegas Aces with the 44th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft
  • Injury Status Category: Moderate Risk — missed a season at Kentucky due to injury but returned to complete her collegiate career
  • Career Stage: Rookie professional
  • Comparison Style: Versatile stretch forward
  • Comparable Players:
    • Katie Douglas — scoring forward with all-around production
    • Kayla Thornton — physical two-way complementary forward
    • Alysha Clark — floor-spacing defender and rebounder
  • Teams Played For:
    • Penn Quakers (2020–2024)
    • Kentucky Wildcats (2024–2026)
    • Las Vegas Aces (2026–Present)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Parents: Chizoba Obi and Innocent Obi
  • Children: None known
  • Siblings:
    • Jonah Obi (older brother)
  • Athlete Relatives:
    • Jonah Obi — college basketball player at Colby College

Jordan Obi’s player archetype is a two-way stretch forward who impacts games through scoring efficiency, rebounding, and defensive versatility rather than pure shot creation. Her primary offensive role is as a secondary scorer who can space the floor and finish around the basket, while defensively she operates as a frontcourt defender capable of protecting the rim, securing rebounds, and matching up across multiple positions. Standing 6-foot-1 with a strong frame and solid mobility, Obi combines physicality with skill, making her effective on both ends of the floor. Her play style is built around consistent effort, positional awareness, rebounding, and efficient scoring within the flow of the offense, allowing her to contribute in a variety of lineup configurations.

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Jordan Obi WNBA Stats
Penn Athletics — Jordan Obi – 2023-24 Women’s Basketball Roster
Kentucky Athletics — Jordan Obi
The Daily Pennsylvanian — Penn women’s basketball alum Jordan Obi drafted to WNBA