Arike Ogunbowale

Arike Ogunbowale, the American basketball player who plays with the Dallas Wings in the Women's National Basketball Association. She played for Notre Dame Fighting Irish in college, before being drafted with the number 5 overall by the Wings during 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 brothers. Her parents spoilt her the most since she was the most young. Gregory was her father. He was serving in her father's army, the Nigerian Army quite a while. Ogunbowale comes from a family that has ties to the sporting world. Her mother Yolanda played softball for DePaul and her brother Dare has a career in football. The cousin Endia Olive also plays volleyball in Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was on the school honour roll for the past three years. She has also won various awards and received fame and recognition for her high school career. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School located in her hometown. As a student at the school, she also participated in three years of varsity football. Ogunbowale's extraordinary abilities helped her school capturing stunning victories numerous times. She has 73 high school start throughout her playing career, she has 1,477 points with 739 rebounds. Ogunbowale was able to win gold at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championships in addition to the 2014 World Championships of FIBA U17. In July of 2014 she was chosen to be a member of the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale was also selected to the ACC All-Freshman Team for her first collegiate campaign. Ogunbowale was also congratulated by the legendary Kobe Bryant after she hit numerous big shots during the NCCA Tournament. While still relatively new she has earned herself the status of an outstanding basketball player and is certain to follow her dream. Arike Ogunbowale's wealth stands at approximately $5 million according to one source. Ogunbowale is a pro basketball player who excels in different areas as well. She also enjoys soccer. She won State Cup titles for Lake County United Soccer Club along with FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. Additionally, she has played the piano for more than seven years.