Arike Ogunbowale

Arike Ogunbowale (born April 2, 1985) is an American professional basket ball player. She is part of the Dallas Wings and the Women's National Basketball Association. She was a player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in college before she was drafted with the number 5 overall by the Wings at the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale is Milwaukee Wisconsin native born to Yolanda Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale (26) and Dare Ogunbowale(20) are two of her siblings. The parents of her were the ones who spoilt her most due to her being the youngest. Gregory Ogunbowale, her father was serving in the Nigerian Army quite a while. Ogunbowale is from a vivacious family. Her mother Yolanda was a softball player at DePaul as was her brother Dare used to be a footballer. Her aunt was a volleyball player at UAPB and her cousin Endia Oliver too plays Volleyball on the field at Tennessee State. The name of Ogunbowale was included in the honor roll of the high school she attended for a period of three times in a row. years. In high school, she has been awarded numerous prizes and became famous. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School located within her own hometown. She was a varsity player for three seasons as she studied at the school. Ogunbowale has led her team to multiple victories using her outstanding ability. She has 73 high school start during her professional career, Ogunbowale scores 1,477 points and 739 rebounds. Ogunbowale was crowned gold at the 2013 U16 FIBA Americas Championships and 2014 FIBA U17 World Championships as well as the 2013 U18 FIBA 3x3 Championships. She was named to the 7th July roster of 2014 and was named to the 2014 USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale was also named on the ACC All-Freshman Team after her first collegiate season. Ogunbowale was also congratulated by the Kobe Bryant after she hit several big shots at the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale, who is relatively new to basketball, has become a major star. She is certain to remain consistent in her career. Arike Ogunbowale is said to have a net worth of $5 million as per an anonymous source. While she is a professional basketball player, Ogunbowale excels in various different sports too. She is also a soccer player and even has won State Cups for the Lake County United Soccer Club. Additionally, she has played the piano for more than seven years.