Arike Ogunbowale

Arike Ogunbowale is a American professional player for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association. She played in the NCAA basketball tournament with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Wings selected her as the fifth selection of this year's WNBA. Arike Ogunbowale was conceived on the 2nd of March in 1997 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to parents Yolanda and Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale is her 26-year-old brother, and Dare Ogunbowale, 20 years old. Being the youngest of her siblings, she was the one who was most spoilt from her family. Gregory his father served in the Nigerian Army. Ogunbowale's family is with ties to the sports world. Her brother Dare played football, and Yolanda Her mother played softball. The cousin Endia Olive also plays volleyball on the field at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was in the honor roll at her school for three consecutive years. The high school she attended has brought her recognition and fame. Arike graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School located within her own hometown. She was a varsity player for three seasons while she studied there. Ogunbowale's exceptional abilities led to her school capturing stunning victories repeatedly. She has played in 73 appearances and accumulated 1,477 rebounds as well as 1,477 points throughout her playing career. Ogunbowale won gold at the 2013 the FIBA Americas U16 Championships as well as 2014 FIBA U17 World Championships. In July 2014 she was picked to be a member of the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team. Ogunbowale is also selected to the ACC All-Freshman Team after her first collegiate season. Kobe Bryant congratulated her after making several impressive shots during the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale is a relative newcomer to the game of basketball, has already become a major star. She is certain to continue to grow with her basketball career. Arike's net worth, as per a reliable source, is estimated at $5 million. Ogunbowale is not only a superb basketball athlete. She excels at many other sports as well. She's also a soccer player with the goal of winning three State Cup Championships with Lake County United Soccer Club. She has also played the piano for more than seven years.