Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale, the American basketball player for the Dallas Wings in the Women's National Basketball Association. Arike Ogunbowale was a college basketball player playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before being selected by the Wings as a fifth overall pick in the 2019 WNBA. Arike Ogunbowale was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on March 2, 1997 to Yolanda Ogunbowale and Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale as well as Dare Ogunbowale are both 20-years old. She is the youngest of her siblings and got the attention of her parents. Gregory, Gregory's father, served with the Nigerian Army. Ogunbowale is from a family that has ties to the sporting world. Her mother Yolanda played softball for DePaul as did her brother Dare. Dare has a career in football. Her aunt used to play volleyball at UAPB as was their cousin Endia Oliver also plays volleyball at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was as an Honor Roll member at her school for 3 consecutive years. She has also won various honors and has received acclaim as well as recognition during her high school career. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School which is located within her own hometown. Arike also participated in three seasons of varsity while she was studying at the school. Ogunbowale led her school to stunning victories with her exceptional skills multiple times. She has played in 7 appearances in the league and had 1,477 rebounds as well as 1,477 points throughout her playing career. Ogunbowale won gold medals at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship as well as the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship, as well as the 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship. The 7th of July, 2014 was the day that Ogunbowale was selected to the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale was also named on the ACC All-Freshman Team after her debut collegiate season. Ogunbowale was also congratulated by the Kobe Bryant after she hit various big shots in the NCCA Tournament. While still relatively new, Ogunbowale has earned herself the status of an outstanding basketball star and is sure to continue on her path. According to a source Arike Ogunbowale's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. Ogunbowale's talents are not limited to basketball. Other interests include soccer. She has won State Cup titles with Lake County United Soccer Club along with FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She was also a pianist throughout her career.
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