Arike Ogunbowale

Basketball’s historians have long proven that bucket-getting pleases one, and generating assists pleases two, but when you’re as gifted as Arike Ogunbowale is, it only makes sense to indulge in a bit of both. As if offering a warning sign of just how pinpoint her every move would be on May 29, 2025, Dallas’ seven-year star puts the camera crew to work almost immediately, first by stonewalling Kia Nurse’s pass attempt. Channeling half-baseball, half-football-like traits on the ensuing pass, Ogunbowale uncorks a one-armed dime that seemingly zips past the entire city of Chicago, ultimately positioning her teammate for a fastbreak score. Selecting a “best highlight” for the Dallas Wings great proved impossible here, as Ogunbowale also mixed in patented stepbacks, dribble combinations that left Chicago Sky opponents floored, and history along the way. Even in defeat, Ogunbowale dazzled, recording a 37-point eruption (on 14-of-25), alongside five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and six 3-pointers.