Arike Ogunbowale

Arike has been a American basketball player that is a member of the Dallas Wings, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association. She played in the NCAA basketball tournament for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, prior to being selected by the Wings with the fifth first overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale was a Milwaukee Wisconsin native born to Yolanda Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale is her 26 year old brother, and Dare Ogunbowale, 20 years older. She was the eldest child in her family and her parents took care of her the best. Gregory, her father, was in the Nigerian Army quite a while. Ogunbowale's parents are a group which has strong ties to sports world. Her brother Dare was a football player and Yolanda Ogunbowale, her mother was a softball player. Her Aunt was a player at UAPB as was the cousin Endia Oliver also plays volleyball at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was listed on her school's Honour Roll for three years consecutively. In addition, she has won numerous distinctions, and also received the attention and respect she earned during her time at high school. Arike completed her studies at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in her hometown. She played in three different varsity seasons during her time at school. Ogunbowale's team has been led through numerous games with her impressive talents. She compiled her high school track record of 73 career starts and a list of career numbers that include 1 477 and 739 rebound. Ogunbowale was awarded gold medals at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship, and 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship. On July 7 2014 she was selected to the 2014 USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale was also chosen to be part of the ACC All-Freshman Team for her first time in a collegiate game. Kobe Bryant congratulated her after taking several shots of a high quality at the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale, even though she is a relative newcomer to the sport of basketball is already establishing herself as a star. She is certain to keep her status in the game. Arike's Net Worth as per a reliable source is about $5 million. Although a basketball player Ogunbowale excels in different other areas as well. She is also a soccer player. She won 3 State Cup championships for Lake County United Soccer Club, and 1 State Cup title for FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She was a pianist in addition to the piano for seven years.