Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale was an American professional player for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association. Her name was chosen as the 5th spot during the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. Arike Ogunbowale was born on March 2nd, 1997, in Milwaukee Wisconsin to parents Yolanda and Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale (26 years old) as well as Dare Ogunbowale (19 years) are her older brothers. She was the youngest of her family, and her parents spoilt her the most. Gregory's father was a member of the Nigerian Army. Ogunbowale comes from a family which has strong ties to sports world. Her brother Dare plays football and her mom Yolanda used to play softball at DePaul. Her aunt played volleyball at UAPB and she has a cousin named Endia Oliver plays volleyball on the field at Tennessee State. The name of Ogunbowale was listed in the honor roll at her high school for 3 years in a row. Her experience in high school has brought her recognition as well as recognition and. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in her home town. She played in three different varsity seasons while she studied there. Ogunbowale was able to lead her team to numerous victories thanks to her extraordinary abilities. She finished her high school professional career with 73 starts and has a total of seven39 and 1,477 rebound. Ogunbowale has won Gold Medals at the 2013 U16 FIBA Americas Championships in 2014, the FIBA U17 World Championships and 2013 3x3 Championships of FIBA. In July 7, 2014, she was named for the 2014 USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale is also named to be part of the ACC All-Freshman Team for her first ever collegiate experience. Kobe Bryant even thanked her for the shots she hit in the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale despite being a relative newcomer to basketball, has established herself as an international star. She will surely keep her status in the game. According to one source, Arike Ogunbowale's net worth has been thought to be about $5 million. Ogunbowale who is a pro-level basketball player excels also in other areas. She also plays soccer and she has also won three State Cup championships at the Lake County United Soccer Club as well as a State cup in the FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She also even played piano for over seven years.
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