Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale, a Nigerian American professional player with the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association. Arike Ogunbowale played college basketball playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before being drafted to the Wings as the fifth-overall pick for the 2019 WNBA. Arike Ogunbowale was born on the 2nd March, 1997 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to parents Yolanda and Gregory Ogunbowale. Her brothers are Mario (26 years older) as well as Dare Ogunbowale (20 years old). Since she was the smallest of her siblings, she was the most spoilt by her parents. Gregory's father was part of the Nigerian Army. Ogunbowale comes from an active lineage of family members. Her mother Yolanda played softball at DePaul and her brother Dare is a football player. Her aunt was a volleyball player at UAPB as was the cousin Endia Oliver too plays Volleyball at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was on the Honor Roll of her school for three years in a row. The high school she attended brought her fame as well as fame. Arike finished her schooling in Divine Savior Holy Angels High School which is located in her home town. She was a varsity player for three seasons as she studied at the school. Ogunbowale's exceptional abilities led to her school winning stunning victories numerous times. With 73 high school starts in her career, Ogunbowale has 1,477 points with 739 rebound. Ogunbowale took gold at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and 2013 FIBA U17 World Championship, as well as the 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship. In July 2014 she was picked to join the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale is also selected on the ACC All-Freshman Team after her first collegiate season. Kobe Bryant himself congratulated Ogunbowale after his NCCA Tournament big shot. Ogunbowale, a basketball player in her early teens, is a athlete who has shown herself to be an excellent star. Arike Ogunbowale is said to be worth $5 million, according to an anonymous source. Ogunbowale's not just a superb basketballer. She also excels in many other sports as well. She plays soccer too and has had three State Cup championships with Lake County United Soccer Club. Lake County United Soccer Club and one State cup with FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She also played piano for a long time.






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