Arike Ogunbowale
Arike Ogunbowale is a professional basketball player with the Dallas Wings, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association. She was a college basketball player with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Wings selected her as the fifth pick of this year's WNBA. Arike Ogunbowale was born February 2nd 1997, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Parents Yolanda Gregory Ogunbowale. Mario Ogunbowale (26 years old) as well as Dare Ogunbowale (19 years) are her older brothers. She was the eldest child of her family, and her parents spoiled her the best. The father of her Gregory was with the Nigerian Army for quite some duration. Ogunbowale hails from a dynamic family. Her brother Dare played football and Yolanda, her mother, was a softball player. Aunt Endia Oliver was a Volleyball player for Tennessee State and her niece was a volleyball player for UAPB. Ogunbowale was listed on her high school's Honour Roll for three years consecutively. In addition, she has won numerous prizes and gained fame and recognition for her school days. Arike received her diploma at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School which is located within the town of Arike's birthplace. When she was at school, she also played three seasons of varsity football. Ogunbowale's extraordinary abilities helped the school claiming stunning wins multiple times. She has played in an appearance in 73 games and has accumulated 1,477 rebounds and 1,477 rebounds during her professional career. Ogunbowale was able to win the gold medal at the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championships as well as 2014 World Championships of FIBA U17. The USA Youth Olympic Team was announced as to the USA Youth Olympic Women's Basketball Team on the 7th of July 2014. Ogunbowale has also been selected for the ACC All-Freshman Team for her first collegiate campaign. Kobe Bryant congratulated her after making several impressive shots during the NCCA Tournament. Although still a newbie she has established herself as an exceptional basketball player and is certain to follow her dream. Arike Ogunbowale's net worth amounts to about $5 million according to a source. Ogunbowale is a star in many different activities which includes basketball. Her other passions include soccer. She has won State Cup championships for Lake County United Soccer Club as well as FC Milwaukee Soccer Club. Also, she was a pianist throughout her career.
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