Arike Ogunbowale's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Arike Ogunbowale.

Arike Ogunbowale is a professional basketball player renowned for her clutch performances and scoring prowess. She plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA and the Mist of Unrivaled. Ogunbowale gained national recognition while playing college basketball for Notre Dame, where she led the Fighting Irish to a national championship in 2018, earning the Most Outstanding Player award. She made game-winning shots in both the semi-final and championship games. Drafted into the WNBA in 2019, she has since become a prominent player. She earned the WNBA All-Star MVP award in both 2021 and 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: First 2-0 season start since 2007

In May 2023 Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas to its first 2-0 season start since 2007.

2011: National Championship and MVP

In 2011, Arike Ogunbowale helped Our Redeemer girls’ team win the national championship at the Tournament of Champions sponsored by the Lutheran Basketball Association of America, and she was named the MVP of the tournament.

2015: Wisconsin Miss Basketball and McDonald's All-America Selection

In 2015, Arike Ogunbowale was named Wisconsin Miss Basketball and was a McDonald's High School All-America selection.

2018: NCAA Champion and ACC Athlete of the Year

In 2018, Arike Ogunbowale helped the Fighting Irish win the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament and was named Atlantic Coast Conference female Athlete of the Year.

2018: Most Outstanding Player

In 2018, Arike Ogunbowale was the Most Outstanding Player of Notre Dame's national title run, hitting game-winning baskets in both the semi-final and championship game.

2019: All-Rookie Team Selection

During the 2019 season, Arike Ogunbowale was third in the league in scoring and was named to the All-Rookie Team.

July 14, 2021: WNBA All-Star MVP

On July 14, 2021, Arike Ogunbowale was selected as the WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) with 26 points in the team WNBA win versus the women's Olympic squad, Team USA.

December 30, 2021: Inducted into Hall of Fame

On December 30, 2021, Arike Ogunbowale returned to Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (DSHA) to be inducted into the Hall of Fame there.

2021: Previous All-Star MVP

Arike Ogunbowale won her first All-Star MVP title in 2021.

May 2023: WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month

In May 2023, Arike Ogunbowale was named the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Month after averaging a league-high 26.7 points and leading Dallas to its first 2–0 season start since 2007.

July 20, 2024: Second WNBA All-Star Game MVP

On July 20, 2024, Arike Ogunbowale was named the WNBA All Star Game MVP for the second time after scoring 34 points with 6 assists, setting a WNBA All-Star Game record. The WNBA All Stars were playing against Team USA Olympic teams.