Naomi Nnewihe

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Forward
Hometown:
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
High School:
Ocean City HS
Previous School / Club Team:
Ocean City HS / New Jersey Surf
Height:
5-7

2025: Saw action in 11 games logging 171 total minutes ... Collected an assist in the team's win over Northeastern (Sept. 4).

Before Brown: Naomi Nnewihe arrives at Brown as a prolific multi-sport athlete and decorated goal scorer out of Ocean City High School and NJ Surf Soccer Club. A United Soccer Coaches All-American and two-time All-State selection, Naomi scored an impressive 86 goals in her high school career — including 32 as a senior — and was named both CAL Player of the Year and Atlantic Press Player of the Year in 2025. She was also recognized as a top 20 player in New Jersey from 2023–2024. Beyond soccer, Naomi excelled in basketball and track and field. She earned All-Conference honors on the court and dominated on the track, winning multiple CAL championships in the 100m, 200m, and shot put events. On the club side, Naomi was a standout for NJ Surf and the Surf Select National Team, earning Surf Coaches Player of the Year honors (2023–24) and recognition on the ODP National Team (2022–2024). Off the field, she was a member of the National Honor Society and achieved Distinguished Honors all four years of high school.

Personal: Daughter of Adebola and Charles Nnewihe ... Has one sibling, Noelle ... Cousin Chika plays tennis at Denison ... Plays the piano and guitar ... Enjoys listening to music and cooking.

Why Brown: “I chose Brown University because of its unique open curriculum, which allows me to explore my academic interests freely while focusing on what truly excites me.”