Temi Fagbenle facts for kids
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Fagbenle with Beşiktaş in 2024
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| No. 14 – Golden State Valkyries | |
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| Forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 8 September 1992 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | Nigerian/British/American |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 35th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Lynx | |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | WNBA |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2019 | Minnesota Lynx |
| 2017–2019 | CCC Polkowice |
| 2019 | BOTAŞ |
| 2019–2020 | Perfumerías Avenida |
| 2020–2021 | Reyer Venezia |
| 2021–2022 | Çukurova Basketbol |
| 2022–2023 | ZVVZ USK Praha |
| 2023–2024 | London Lions |
| 2024 | Indiana Fever |
| 2024–2025 | Beşiktaş |
| 2025–present | Golden State Valkyries |
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Tèmítọ́pẹ́ Títílọlá "Temi" Fágbénlé is a talented professional basketball player. She plays as a forward for the Golden State Valkyries in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Temi has a unique background, being American-born with Nigerian and British roots. She even played for the Great Britain team in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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About Temi Fagbenle
Temi Fagbenle was born on September 8, 1992, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her family is from Nigeria, and she has eleven brothers and sisters. Some of her siblings are also well-known, like actor O. T. Fagbenle. When Temi was two years old, her family moved to London, United Kingdom. This is where she first started playing basketball with the Haringey Angels club.
Temi's Journey to the US
At age fifteen, Temi moved back to the United States. She attended Blair Academy in New Jersey to continue her studies and basketball. Later, she went to Harvard University for college. For her final year of college basketball, she transferred to the University of Southern California. Temi is about 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 180 pounds.
High School Basketball Success
While playing at Blair Academy, Temi was recognized as one of the best high school players. She was chosen for the McDonald's All-American High School team. This is a big honor for young basketball players in the US.
Professional Basketball Career
Temi Fagbenle has had a very successful professional career. She has won several national championships in different countries. These include Spain, Italy, and Great Britain. She also won the EuroCup in 2024 with the London Lions.
Playing in the WNBA
Temi has played for a few teams in the WNBA, which is the top women's basketball league in the United States.
Minnesota Lynx (2017–2019)
In 2017, Temi joined the Minnesota Lynx for her first WNBA season. It was an amazing start to her career. She helped the team win the WNBA championship that year!
Indiana Fever (2024)
In January 2024, Temi signed with the Indiana Fever. She quickly became an important player for the team. She played in the first eight games of the season. During this time, she averaged about 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Temi was great at running down the court quickly. This allowed her to catch passes from Caitlin Clark for easy baskets. Unfortunately, injuries to her thumb, shoulder, and foot limited her playing time. She played in 22 regular-season games in total.
Golden State Valkyries (2025–Present)
On December 6, 2024, Temi Fagbenle was chosen by the Golden State Valkyries. This happened during the WNBA's expansion draft. She is now part of this new team, starting in 2025.
International Basketball
Temi has proudly represented Great Britain in basketball. She played for the under-16, under-18, and under-20 teams. She also competed in the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship.
London 2012 Olympics
Temi was selected for the British team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This was a huge achievement for her. She was moved up to the senior team from the under-20s. During the Olympics, she averaged 4.8 points and 4 rebounds per game. Great Britain's team did not win any games in their group.
Her selection for the Olympics came after a challenging period. She was unable to play for the Harvard Crimson women's basketball team for a year. This was due to rules from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Temi had taken an exam in the UK called the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). NCAA rules state that athletes must enroll in college within two years of taking such an exam. Temi took an extra year to finish high school after moving to the US. This made her ineligible to play for a while.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Temi Fagbenle has achieved a lot in her basketball career. She won a WNBA championship in 2017 with the Minnesota Lynx. She was also named the Polish Championship MVP in 2019. In 2024, she became a EuroCup champion and the WBBL MVP.
WNBA Career Overview
Over four seasons with the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever, Temi played in 91 regular-season games. She averaged about 3.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. In the playoffs, she played in 4 games.
College Career Overview
Temi played college basketball for Harvard and Southern California. She played in 118 college games. She averaged about 13.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game during her college career.
