Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale was an American professional basketball athlete for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association. She was a player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in her college days before being drafted in the fifth round by the Wings at the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale, born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on March 2, 1997 to Yolanda Ogunbowale as well as Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale (26 years) and Dare Ogunbowale (19 years) are her brothers older than her. She was the youngest in her family and her parents took care of her the most. Her father Gregory was as a soldier in the Nigerian Army for quite some time. Ogunbowale comes from a lively family. Her brother Dare plays football as is her mom Yolanda used to play softball at DePaul. Her cousin Endia Olive is also a volleyball player and volleyball at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was listed on her high school's Honour Roll for three years consecutively. Her high school experience has brought her recognition as well as fame. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School situated in her hometown. She participated in three games of the varsity league as she enrolled in school. Ogunbowale led her school to amazing victories thanks to her incredible skills multiple times. Her high school career was comprised of 73 starts, 1,477 career points and 739 career rebound. Ogunbowale was a participant at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship and 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship and won Gold medals there. In July of 2014 she was chosen to be a member of the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale was also included on the ACC All-Freshman Team following her initial year at a college. Kobe Bryant even thanked her for the shots she hit in the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale, even though she is relatively new to the sport of basketball has already established herself as an international star. She is certain to succeed in her professional career. Arike Ogunbowale's worth stands at approximately $5 million according to a reliable source. Ogunbowale is a pro basketball player who is also a star in other fields. She plays soccer as well and has even been a winner of State Cups with the Lake County United Soccer Club. She also plays the piano for over seven years.
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