Arike Ogunbowale

Arike Ogunbowale plays professional basketball in the Dallas Wings, a team within the Women's National Basketball Association. Arike Ogunbowale played college basketball with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before being drafted to the Wings as the fifth overall selection for the 2019 WNBA. Arike Ogunbowale was a Milwaukee Wisconsin native born to Yolanda Ogunbowale. There are two brothers: Mario (26 years old) and Dare Ogunbowale (20 years old). She was the eldest child in her family and her parents spoiled her the best. Gregory, Gregory's father, served as a soldier in the Nigerian Army. Ogunbowale is from a vivacious family. Her brother Dare was a football player and Yolanda, her mother, was a softball player. Her aunt, Endia Oliver, played volleyball for Tennessee State and her niece played volleyball at UAPB. Ogunbowale appeared as an Honor Roll member at her school for three years in a row. She has also won various honors and has received acclaim and recognition from her time at high school. Arike did her graduation from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School situated in her home town. In addition to studying, Arike played three varsity teams while at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School. Ogunbowale led her team in a series of stunning wins with her extraordinary skills numerous times. She has 73 high school start throughout her playing career, she has 1,477 points with 739 rebound. Ogunbowale was crowned gold at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championships as well as the 2014 FIBA U17 world Championships and 2013 U18 FIBA 3x3 Championships. The 2014 USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team was announced on 7th July 2014. Ogunbowale was also named on the ACC All-Freshman Team after her first season as a collegiate player. She was even congratulated by the legendary Kobe Bryant after she hit various big shots in the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale's career in basketball is getting off to a great start, and she will continue with her career in this direction. According to an insider Arike Ogunbowale's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. Ogunbowale's talents are not limited to basketball. She also plays soccer and won three State Cup championships for the Lake County United Soccer Club. She also played piano throughout her career.