Arike Ogunbowale

Arike Ogunbowale is an NBA player in the Dallas Wings, a team that is part of the Women's National Basketball Association. She was part of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in college before she was drafted as the 5th overall pick by the Wings at the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale's father and mother Yolanda Ogunbowale & Gregory Ogunbowale were born March 2nd, 1997 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mario Ogunbowale (26) and Dare Ogunbowale(20) are her siblings. She was the youngest child of her family, and her parents spoiled her to the max. Her father Gregory was a soldier to the Nigerian Army for quite some period of time. Ogunbowale is a highly energetic family. The brother Dare is a football player as is her mom Yolanda played softball at DePaul. Her aunt played volleyball at UAPB as was her cousin Endia Oliver is also a Volleyball player on the field at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale has been named to the honor roll of her school for three consecutive years. High school brought her fame and acclaim. Arike graduated in Divine Savior Holy Angels High School that is situated within the town of Arike's birthplace. Her academics were followed by three years of play the varsity. Ogunbowale was able to lead her team to numerous victories using her outstanding skills. Her high school experience comprised 73 plays with 1,477 career points and 739 career rebounds. Ogunbowale was crowned gold at the 2013 U16 FIBA Americas Championships as well as the 2014 FIBA U17 world Championships as well as the 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championships. In July 2014, she was selected to join the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale was playing her first season at a collegiate level and was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team. Kobe Bryant has congratulated the youngster after she made several stunning shots at the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale is a young basketball player that has proved to be an excellent star. Arike Ogunbowale's wealth amounts to approximately $5 million according to one source. Although a basketball player Ogunbowale excels in various other sports as well. She plays soccer too and has had three State Cup championships with her club Lake County United Soccer Club and one State cup title as a member of FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She also plays piano for over seven years.