Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale is an American professional player for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association. She was a player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the college level before being selected as the 5th overall pick by the Wings in the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale is a Milwaukee Wisconsin native born to Yolanda Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale (26 years) and Dare Ogunbowale (19 years) are her older brothers. The parents of her were the ones who spoilt her most since she was the youngest. Her father Gregory was as a soldier in the Nigerian Army for quite some time. Ogunbowale comes from an active lineage of family members. Her brother Dare played football and Yolanda, her mother, played softball. Her cousin Endia Ollie plays Volleyball with Tennessee State. The name of Ogunbowale was listed in the honor roll at her high school for three years in a row. Additionally, she was awarded numerous honors and has received some fame and awards during her time at high school. Arike completed her studies at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in her hometown. When she was at school, she also participated in three years of varsity football. Ogunbowale was able to lead her team to multiple victories using her outstanding ability. Through her time at high school she's scored 1,477 points with 739 rebound. Ogunbowale won gold medals at the 2013 U16 Championships of FIBA Americas, 2014 FIBA U17 World Championships, and the 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championships. She was named to the 7th July roster of 2014 and was added to the 2014 USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale has also been selected to be part of the ACC All-Freshman Team for her first ever collegiate experience. Ogunbowale was also congratulated by Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant after she hit several big shots at the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale, despite being a relative newcomer to the sport of basketball has already established herself as an elite player. She's sure to continue her career. According to a source Arike Ogunbowale Net Worth is believed to be at least $5 million. Although a basketball player Ogunbowale excels in various other activities as well. She plays soccer too and she has also won three State Cup championships for her club Lake County United Soccer Club and one State cup crown for FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She also plays the piano for over seven years.
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