Arike Ogunbowale

Professional basketball player

Nigerian-American Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityNigerian-American
Date of Birth02/03/1997
Age29 years
BirthplaceMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameArike Faulina Ogunbowale
Known ForPlaying guard for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA and for the Mist in Unrivaled
Notable AchievementHit game-winning shots in both the semifinal and championship game of Notre Dame's 2018 national title run

Physical Stats & More

Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight165 lbs (reported)
PositionGuard
Jersey Number24

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDivine Savior Holy Angels High School
CollegeUniversity of Notre Dame

Personal Life

EthnicityNigerian-American

Family

ParentsNigerian parents
CousinDiamond Stone (basketball player)

Career

Current TeamDallas Wings
WNBA Draft2019: Round 1, Pick 5 (Dallas)
WNBA Highlights
  • 2019 WNBA All-Rookie Team
  • 2020 WNBA scoring champion
  • 2021 WNBA All-Star Game MVP
  • 2024 WNBA All-Star Game MVP
  • 4× WNBA All-Star
  • 4× WNBA All-Star (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  • 2020 All-WNBA First Team
  • 2021 All-WNBA Second Team
  • 2024 All-WNBA Second Team
  • 2023 WNBA All-Star starter
  • 2023 WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month
  • Led WNBA in steals (2.13), free-throw percentage (.921), and minutes played (38.6) in 2024
  • First-ever WNBA rookie to record multiple 35-point games in one season (2019)
  • 11th player in league history to score over 20 points in the first four games of a season
College Highlights
  • 2018 NCAA national champion with Notre Dame
  • Most Outstanding Player of Notre Dame's 2018 title run
  • All-time leading scorer in Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball history with 2,340 points
  • Hit a falling fadeaway three-point buzzer beater in the 2018 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Game
Other TeamsMist (Unrivaled)
High School Highlights
  • 2015 WIAA State Basketball Championship with Divine Savior Holy Angels
  • Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15)
  • All-time leading scorer at DSHA in points, assists, and rebounds
  • Scored 55 points in the 2015 state semifinal game, the most points ever scored in a Wisconsin high school tournament game

Social Media

Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Arike_O

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Milwaukee to Nigerian parents.
2. Won the 2018 NCAA title for Notre Dame with clutch late-game shots.
3. Was named WNBA All-Star Game MVP in 2021 and 2024.
4. Played high school basketball at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Wisconsin.
5. Cousin of basketball player Diamond Stone.
6. Passionate about uplifting young female athletes and breaking down barriers for participation in sports.
7. Embraces Nigerian culture within her community and credits her Nigerian upbringing for influencing her game.
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