{"id":518665,"date":"2026-03-06T18:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/518665\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T18:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:24:08","slug":"wnba-star-arike-ogunbowale-arrested-in-miami-during-unrivaled-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/518665\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale arrested in Miami during Unrivaled celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

WNBA<\/a> superstar Arike Ogunbowale was reportedly arrested in Miami while celebrating her team Mist BC\u2019s championship win in the Unrivaled women\u2019s 3\u00d73 basketball league<\/a> at the popular nightclub, Club E11EVEN. <\/p>\n

FOX Sports\u2019 Andy Slater<\/a> was first to report the news. <\/p>\n

According to Slater, Ogunbowale \u201cpunched a man in the face and he fell to the ground.\u201d The incident was reportedly caught on camera, though no footage has been released at this time.<\/p>\n

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Ogunbowale and Mist BC defeated Phantom BC, 80-74, at Sephora Arena in Miami on Wednesday night. Ogunbowale\u2019s arrest took place the following day.<\/p>\n

\"\"Mar 4, 2026; Miami, FL, USA; Mist wing Arike Ogunbowale (24) celebrates with her teammates after winning the Unrivaled championship game against the Phantom at Sephora Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

In the championship game, Ogunbowale recorded 19 points, second on the team behind MVP Breanna Stewart, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal.<\/p>\n

In the WNBA, Ogunbowale, who was selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 draft out of Notre Dame, plays for the Dallas Wings.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Wings are aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and are in the process of gathering more information. Further comments will be provided once we have more details,\u201d the Wings said in a statement. <\/p>\n

Last season, Ogunbowale averaged 15.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Throughout her WNBA career, Ogunbowale has been a four-time All-Star, two-time WNBA All-Star Game MVP, the 2020 scoring champion, and 2024 steals leader.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA player Arike Ogunbowale celebrates a three point shot during the second half against the USA Women\u2019s National Team at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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