
Arike Ogunbowale is a basketball player in the WNBA who plays as a combo guard for the Dallas Wings. She started her professional career in the WNBA as the 5th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft for the Dallas Wings and has been with the team. Ogunbowale is a 4-time WNBA All-Star and has been the All-Star game MVP in the years 2021 and 2024. She was awarded to the All-WNBA First Team in the year 2020 and also to the All-WNBA Second Team in the years 2021 and 2024. Apart from this, she was also the WNBA scoring champion in the 2020 WNBA season with a decent point average of 22.8 points per game.
Ogunbowale’s college statistics also show how dominant she has been even at the college level. She won the NCAA championship in 2018 with her college University of Notre Dame and also emerged Most Outstanding Player (MOP) in that tournament. She is also a Second Team All-American in 2018 and 2019, and a WBCA Coaches’ All-American in 2018 and 2019. She also got the ACC Female Athlete of the Year in 2018, was in two First-team All-ACC teams in 2018 and 2019, and was also a McDonald’s All-American when in High School playing for Divine Savior Holy Angels High School. Ogunbowale averaged 22.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.1 in 2024.
Who is Arike Ogunbowale’s girlfriend?
Arike Ogunbowale is engaged to Lala Ronay (as of February 2025).

Arike Ogunbowale popped the question to Lala Ronay in May 2024, and the latter was surprised when Ogunbowale got on one knee in front of their friends and family to give her a ring, according to People.
What does Lala Ronay do for a living?
Lala Ronay is a digital content creator and beauty influencer, as per Yahoo. Ronay is known as a social media influencer, who curates unique outfits and styles and has created many fashion pieces that are custom made which has attracted the attention of the general public. She also posts vlogs and videos on hair care, especially for curly hair, skincare, fitness, and lifestyle.
Lala Ronay Social Media
Lala Ronay is primarily a social media influencer and hence is very active on her profiles. Her Instagram account is known by the handle @_lalaronay and has about 465,000 followers. She also has an X account with the username @NaturallyLa. Ronay is also active on her YouTube, posting vlogs regularly.
How long have Arike Ogunbowale and Lala Ronay been dating?
Arike Ogunbowale proposed to Lala Ronay on the eve of May 19, 2024, and subsequently announced the news on her social media, as per Yahoo.
FAQ's On Arike Ogunbowale
A. Yes, Arike Ogunbowale is a 4-time WNBA All-Star.
A. Arike Ogunbowale went to the University of Notre Dame (2015-2019).
A. Arike Ogunbowale is rated 91 on NBA 2k25.
A. Arike Ogunbowale plays as a combo guard. She effortlessly switches between the point guard and shooting guard positions.
A. Arike Ogunbowale is engaged to her girlfriend, Lola Ronay. Arike posted a video on May 19, 2024, proposing.
A. Oluwadare “Dare” Ogunbowale and Mario Ogunbowale are Arike Ogunbowale's brothers.