Arike Ogunbowale Dominates 2024 WNBA All-Star Game with Record-Breaking Performance

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game turned into the Arike Ogunbowale show as the Dallas Wings guard put on a scoring clinic against Team USA. After being held scoreless in the first half, Ogunbowale exploded in the third quarter, finishing with a record-setting 34 points, along with six assists, three rebounds, and two steals.

Ogunbowale’s performance was particularly impressive considering her history with the U.S. women’s national team. Despite being snubbed from the 2021 Olympic roster and opting out of consideration in 2024 due to “politics,” Ogunbowale has consistently shown up against Team USA in the All-Star Game, earning MVP honors for the second time in her career.

Her third-quarter display included 21 points in just 10 minutes, with an incredible shooting performance from beyond the arc. Ogunbowale’s offensive prowess left Team USA’s defense struggling to contain her, as she showcased a variety of scoring moves that ultimately swung the momentum in Team WNBA’s favor.

As Ogunbowale solidified her status as one of the best scorers in the game, she made it clear that she and her fellow All-Stars were just as competitive as the Olympic-bound Team USA, emphasizing their desire to come out on top in the exhibition game.

With her electric performance in the WNBA All-Star Game, Ogunbowale proved once again why she is a force to be reckoned with on the court, leaving fans in awe of her scoring abilities and cementing her legacy as a top-tier player in the women’s game.