Arike Ogunbowale

Arike is an American professional athlete who is a member of the Dallas Wings Women's National Basketball Association. She played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, after which she was drafted by the Wings with the fifth overall selection of the 2019 WNBA draft. Arike Ogunbowale born 2nd March 1997, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Parents Yolanda Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale (26 years old) and Dare Ogunbowale (19 years) are her older brothers. She was the youngest child in her family and her parents spoiled her the most. Gregory was a Nigerian Army officer for a lengthy period of duration. Ogunbowale grew in a busy family. The mother of the child Yolanda and her brother Dare each played softball attending DePaul. Her aunt played volleyball at UAPB. Her cousin Endia plays volleyball too in Tennessee State. Ogunbowale appeared in the honor roll of her school for three consecutive years. She has also won various prizes and gained fame and recognition for her time at high school. Arike earned her degree at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School which is located in the city of her birth. She played three varsity season while she studied there. Ogunbowale's exceptional abilities led to her school winning stunning victories numerous times. The high school season she played in comprised 73 plays with 1,477 career points and 739 career rebounds. Ogunbowale won gold at the 2013 World U16 Championships of FIBA Americas and the 2014 World Championships of FIBA U17. On July 7, 2014, Ogunbowale was selected to the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale is also a part of the ACC All-Freshman Team, after her first year at the college. Kobe Bryant has congratulated the youngster after she made several impressive shots at the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale, a relative newcomer to basketball, has already made herself a household name. It is likely that she will keep on going in her career. Arike Ogunbowale's wealth amounts to around $5 million, according to one source. Ogunbowale has been a success at a wide range of activities such as basketball. She is also a soccer player and has also had three State Cup championships in the Lake County United Soccer Club as well as a State cup with FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. She also played piano for many years.