Arike Ogunbowale's Parents

Last Modified Feb 12, 2025 08:17 GMT
Arike Ogunbowale's Parents, Source: Arike Ogunbowale's X account @Arike_O
Arike Ogunbowale in center with her parents

Arike Ogunbowale is a four-time WNBA All-Star combo guard playing for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. She also plays for the Vinyl BC in the Unrivaled 3x3 basketball league. Born on March 2, 1997, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States, Ogunbowale was the fifth pick by the Wings in the 2019 WNBA Draft. Before WNBA, Ogunbowale won the 2018 NCAA Champion and was honored as the tournament's Most Outstanding Player (MOP). She was also honored as the ACC Female Athlete of the Year in 2018 and was selected to the First-Team All-ACC in 2018 and 2019.

Outside of the WNBA, Arike Ogunbowale played in the 2015 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup and made the All-Tournament Team. She won gold medals with Team USA at the 2019 FIBA AmeriCup and 2014 FIBA U17 World Cup. Overall, Ogunbowale holds a 62-3 record with USA Basketball, with a 26-1 mark in five-on-five and a 36-2 record in 3x3 competitions, according to stats mentioned on her Team USA profile. Ogunbowale also won tournament titles at the 2017 U24 Four Nations Tournament and the 2013 & 2015 USA Basketball 3x3 U18 National Championships. The 5-foot-8-inch tall Ogunbowale has played basketball overseas in Turkish and Russian leagues, for the OGM Ormanspor in the 2019-2020 season and Dynamo Kursk from 2020 to 2022.

Who are Arike Ogunbowale's parents?

Arike Ogunbowale is the youngest child of Yolanda Ogunbowale and Gregory Ogunbowale.

Who is Arike Ogunbowale's mother?

Arike Ogunbowale's mother, Yolanda Ogunbowale was a softball player at DePaul University. She attended Harlem High School and played volleyball, basketball, and softball in her high school and college career, according to an interview with Redbull.

Arike Ogunbowale's Parents, Source: Arike Ogunbowale's X account @Arike_O
Arike Ogunbowale (in Center) with mother Yolanda Ogunbowale in green dress on left

Who is Arike Ogunbowale's father?

Arike Ogunbowale's father is Gregory Ogunbowale who played soccer and rugby. He also served in the Nigerian military (via USAB). Gregory Ogunbowale was a school principal at Washington High School of Information Technology in Milwaukee, according to an interview with Redbull.

Arike Ogunbowale's Parents, Source: Arike Ogunbowale's X account @Arike_O
Arike Ogunbowale (R) with her father, Gregory Ogunbowale

What nationality are Arike Ogunbowale's parents?

Arike Ogunbowale's parents hold Nigerian nationality. In an interview with Redbull, Arike shared that her father came to America from Nigeria for better education and initially worked as a taxi driver.

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FAQ's On Arike Ogunbowale

A. Arike Ogunbowale is 5 feet 8 inches tall.

A. Arike Ogunbowale is rated 91 on NBA 2k25.

A. Arike Ogunbowale is 27 years old, as of January 2025.

 A. Arike Ogunbowale plays as a combo guard. She effortlessly switches between the point guard and shooting guard positions.

A. Arike Ogunbowale went to the University of Notre Dame (2015-2019).

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