Arike Ogunbowale

Arike Ogunbowale is an American professional in basketball for the Dallas Wings in the Women's National Basketball Association. She was a player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in her college days before being drafted with the number 5 overall by the Wings at the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on March 2 1997. She was the second child of Yolanda Ogunbowale and Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale, who is 26 years old, is her brother and Dare Ogunbowale, 20 years older. She was the youngest of her family, and her parents spoilt her the best. Gregory, her father, was in the Nigerian Army quite a while. Ogunbowale is from a family that has ties to the sporting world. Her brother Dare is a professional footballer and her mother Yolanda used to play softball at DePaul. The cousin of her Endia Ollie is also a Volleyball player in the team of Tennessee State. Her name was included on the honor roll of her high school for 3 consecutive years. Additionally, she was awarded numerous prizes and gained the attention and respect she earned throughout her high school years. Arike has completed her high-school training in Divine Savior Holy Angels High School that is in her hometown. She was a varsity player for three seasons and also attended school there. Ogunbowale was able to lead her team to numerous victories thanks to her extraordinary abilities. The high school graduate compiled her track record of 73 career starts and finishes her career with seven39 and 1,477 rebound. Ogunbowale played at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship and 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship where she won gold medals. Ogunbowale was selected as the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team on the 7th of July 2014. Ogunbowale was also chosen to the ACC All-Freshman Team for her first time in a collegiate game. She was even congratulated by the legendary Kobe Bryant after she hit numerous big shots during the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale despite being an absolute newcomer to basketball, has established herself as a star. She is certain to continue her career. Arike's Net Worth from a trustworthy source is approximately $5 million. While she is a professional basketball player, Ogunbowale excels in other pursuits also. She also plays soccer and she has also won three State Cup championships at Lake County United Soccer Club. Lake County United Soccer Club and one State cup title as a member of FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She also played piano in addition to the piano for seven years.