Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale, aka Arike American professional basketball athlete who plays for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association. She played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, before being drafted by the Wings as the 5th first overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale was born March 2nd, 1997 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to parents Yolanda and Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale was her 26-year-old brother, and Dare Ogunbowale, 20 years old. Hers was the youngest of children of her family, and her parents took care of her the best. Gregory Ogunbowale, her father was a member of the Nigerian Army quite a while. Ogunbowale is from a very active family history. Her brother Dare played football, and Yolanda Her mother played softball. The cousin Endia Olive is also a volleyball player at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was named on her college's Honour Roll for three years consecutively. She has also won various awards and received fame and recognition during her time at high school. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in her hometown. She was a varsity player for three seasons and also attended school there. Ogunbowale led her team to impressive victories using her outstanding skills multiple times. Her high school career was completed with 73 games, 1,477 career points and 739 lifetime rebound. Ogunbowale participated for her first 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship and 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship where she won gold medals. In July 2014 Ogunbowale was chosen as a player on the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale is also selected for the ACC All-Freshman Team after her first collegiate season. Kobe Bryant even thanked her for the shots she hit during the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale, despite being an absolute newcomer to the sport of basketball has made herself a star. She is certain to continue her career. According to an insider Arike Ogunbowale's net worth has been estimated at $5 million. As a basketballer, she excels in different other areas also. She is an active soccer player. She was awarded 3 State Cup titles with Lake County United Soccer Club, and 1 State Cup championship in the FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. Additionally, she has played the piano for nearly seven years.






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