Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale is an American pro basketball player with the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association. She played in the NCAA basketball tournament for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Wings drafted her with the fifth pick of this year's WNBA. Arike Ogunbowale's parents Yolanda Ogunbowale & Gregory Ogunbowale were born March 2 1997 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mario Ogunbowale is her 26 year old brother, and Dare Ogunbowale, 20 years of age. As the youngest of her siblings, her parents treated her to the very best treatment. Gregory's father served in the Nigerian Army. Ogunbowale is from a family with ties to the sports world. Her mother Yolanda and her brother Dare each played softball at DePaul. Her aunt played volleyball at UAPB and the cousin Endia Oliver also plays volleyball at Tennessee State. Ogunbowale was named on her school's Honour Roll for three years consecutively. High school has brought her recognition and fame. Arike earned her degree from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School which is located within the town of Arike's birthplace. She participated in three games of the varsity league as she studied at the school. Ogunbowale led her team to numerous wins thanks to her exceptional abilities. She finished her high school record with 73 career starts and lists her career's totals as 1,477 points and 739 rebound. Ogunbowale participated at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship and 2013 FIBA 3x3 U18 Championship and won Gold medals there. The 2014 USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team was announced on the 7th July 2014. Ogunbowale she is currently playing her first season at a collegiate level, was named the ACC All-Freshman Team. Kobe Bryant has congratulated the youngster after she made several stunning shots at the NCCA Tournament. Ogunbowale's career in basketball is getting off to a great start, and she will continue in that direction. Arike Ogunbowale's net worth, according to a credible source, is estimated at $5 million. While she is a professional basketball player, Ogunbowale excels at different sports too. She is also a soccer player and has even won State Cups with the Lake County United Soccer Club. She also studied piano for 7 years.






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