Arike Ogunbowale

Arike Ogunbowale (born on April 2, 1985) is an American professional basket ball player. She is a player for the Dallas Wings and the Women's National Basketball Association. She was drafted with the 5th pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. Arike Ogunbowale, born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on March 2, 1997 to Yolanda Ogunbowale as well as Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale (26) and Dare Ogunbowale(20) are two of her siblings. As the youngest sister, she received the most attention from her parents. Gregory's father served in the Nigerian Army. Ogunbowale's family is that has ties to the sporting world. The mother of the child Yolanda and her brother Dare each played softball at DePaul. Her aunt played volleyball at UAPB and the cousin Endia Oliver too plays Volleyball on the field at Tennessee State. The name of Ogunbowale was included in the honor roll of the high school she attended for three consecutive years. In high school, she has received numerous awards and has was recognized as a celebrity. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in her home town. In addition to studying, Arike played three varsity teams at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School. Ogunbowale led her school in a series of stunning wins with her exceptional skills multiple times. In her high-school career she's had 73 career begins and 1,477 total points. She also lists 739 rebounds. Ogunbowale took gold at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship, 2014. FIBA U17 World Championship, and 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship. The 7th of July, 2014 was the day that Ogunbowale was named to the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale, who is entering her first year of collegiate play, was named her ACC All-Freshman Team. Kobe Bryant even thanked her for her big shots during the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale's basketball career has gotten getting off to a great start and she is expected to continue in that direction. Arike Ogunbowale's net worth stands at around $5 million, according to one source. Ogunbowale isn't just a great basketball athlete. She is also a pro at other sports too. She also enjoys soccer. She was awarded State Cup championships for Lake County United Soccer Club and FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. Also, she was a pianist throughout her career.