Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale is the American basketball professional for the Dallas Wings in the Women's National Basketball Association. She played in the NCAA basketball tournament for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, prior to being selected by the Wings with the fifth first overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on March 2 1997. She is the daughter of Yolanda Ogunbowale as well as Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale (26 years) and Dare Ogunbowale (19 years) are her twin brothers. Her parents were spoiling her the most since she was the youngest. Gregory's dad was in the Nigerian Army. Ogunbowale lives with a very active family. Her mother Yolanda was a softball player for DePaul as did her brother Dare. Dare plays football. Her aunt was a volleyball player at UAPB as was her cousin Endia Oliver too plays Volleyball on the field at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale has been listed on her high school's Honour Roll for three years consecutively. Apart from her fame, she has received numerous honors during her time at school. Arike did her graduation from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School situated in her hometown. When she was at school, she played three seasons of varsity soccer. Ogunbowale led her team in numerous wins thanks to her impressive talents. In her high-school career she's scored 1,477 points, with 739 rebounds. Ogunbowale was a participant for the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship and 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship and was awarded Gold medals at both. In July 2014 she was chosen to be a member of the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale was also selected for the ACC All-Freshman Team for her first collegiate campaign. Kobe Bryant congratulated her after shooting a number of big shots in the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale is, despite being relatively new to the sport of basketball is already establishing herself as an elite player. She will surely succeed in her professional career. According to an insider Arike Ogunbowale Net Worth is estimated to be around $5 million. Ogunbowale, a professional basketballer excels also in other areas. She is also a soccer player and has even won three State Cup championships with Lake County United Soccer Club. Lake County United Soccer Club as well as a State cup with FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She has also played the piano for nearly seven years.
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