Arike Ogunbowale had been a pivotal part of the Dallas Wings team. Selected as the number 1 pick back in 2019, Ogunbowale had a memorable NCAA career at Notre Dame. However, with the arrival of Paige Bueckers last year, the 29-year-old’s performance took a significant dip.
This year, too, the 4-time WNBA All-Star’s future rests on the Wings’ No. 1 draft pick. Amidst all the uncertainties, the WNBA star has recently shared exciting news. And fans cannot be happier after hearing the same.
Arike Ogunbowale Ties The Knot With Her Partner Lala Ronay
Ogunbowale has been involved in a lot of controversies lately. But in her recent Instagram post, there was no controversy, just pure bliss. Uploading pictures alongside her partner Ronay, the WNBA star announced her marriage. Although the public announcement is coming late, the wedding actually took place on February 24.
The 2-time WNBA All-Star MVP wore an elated expression. She wore a blue denim jacket and a pair of baggy denim jeans. Her partner, on the other hand, wore a long, fitted white gown that looked like a traditional, stylish wedding dress. Posing with a bouquet of flowers, the two were seemingly snapped outside the church.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale announced that she was recently married in a recent Instagram post.
— Take Flight (@takeflightwnba) March 22, 2026
Congrats, Arike and Lala! pic.twitter.com/tozOPjm6N4
Surely, this would be a completely new journey for her. And along with it, the 2020 WNBA Scoring champion will also be hoping for her career to take a jump. Last year, she finished with an average of 15.5 points, which was the lowest of her career. Ogunbowale also saw her three-year, $725,952 contract expire, making her an unrestricted free agent.
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Meanwhile, as the star player looks to up her game, fans are currently going gaga over their marriage.
Fans Pour In Congratulatory Messages For Arike Ogunbowale
As soon as the news was announced, fans flocked to the comment section.
“Her wife is tall. Did she play basketball too? Congrats to the newlyweds,” commented a fan.
Her wife is tall. Did she play basketball too?
— 😍Beardless Cade😍 (@CadeGlazer) March 22, 2026
Congrats to the newlyweds ❤️
“Congrats to the both of you…👏🏿,” said another.
Congrats to the both of you…👏🏿
— Theodis B. Brown (@tbud4410) March 23, 2026
“About time she settled down,” commented a third.
About time she settled down.
— Chauncey Gemayel H (@Soliddemocrat83) March 22, 2026
“Mad oh congratulations 🎉🎊🍾,” quipped a fan.
Mad oh congratulations 🎉🎊🍾
— S.h.o.r.t.b.r.e.a.d (@shortbread007) March 22, 2026
“Congratulations 🎊 Love wins,” chimed in another.
Congratulations 🎊
— Patty Kelly23🏳️🌈❤️🐾 (@Kelly23Patty) March 22, 2026
Love wins
Thus, with a lot going on at the moment, fans would like to see what’s next for Ogunbowale.