Arike Ogunbowale
Arike was an American basketball player that is a member of the Dallas Wings, a team from the Women's National Basketball Association. She played in the NCAA basketball tournament for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, before being drafted by the Wings as the 5th overall selection of the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale was born on the 2nd March, 1997, in Milwaukee Wisconsin to parents Yolanda and Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale is her 26 year old brother and Dare Ogunbowale, 20 years older. She was among the youngest siblings, she was considered to be the spoilt by her parents. The father of her Gregory was stationed with the Nigerian Army for quite some duration. Ogunbowale has a thriving family history. Her brother Dare was a football player and Yolanda, her mother, was a softball player. The cousin of her Endia Ollie is also a Volleyball player for Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was on the school's Honour Roll for three years consecutively. Alongside her fame, she has received various awards from her studies. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in her home town. When she was at school, she played three seasons of varsity football. Ogunbowale's extraordinary abilities helped her school claiming stunning wins several times. Her high school playing career complete with 73 wins 1 477 career points as well as 739 career rebound. Ogunbowale played at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship and 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship winning Gold medals in both. In July of 2014 Ogunbowale was chosen to join the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale also has been named for the ACC All-Freshman Team after her debut collegiate season. Kobe Bryant congratulated her after taking several shots of a high quality at the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale despite being a relative newcomer to the game of basketball has already established herself as a star. She is certain to succeed in her professional career. Arike's net worth, as per a reliable source is estimated at $5 million. Ogunbowale, who is a professional basketball player excels also in other areas. She is also a soccer player and has even been a winner of State Cups with the Lake County United Soccer Club. Additionally, she has played the piano for over seven years.






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