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NBA Star Arike Ogunbowale Arrested After Nightclub Altercation

3/9/2026

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Arike Ogunbowale, a professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings, was arrested early Thursday morning in Miami after allegedly punching a man outside the E11EVEN nightclub.
The incident followed Ogunbowale's celebration of her team's Unrivaled league championship.
Surveillance footage reportedly supports the victim's account of the altercation.
The Dallas Wings and league officials are gathering information about the incident.
Breanna Stewart expressed concern for Ogunbowale's well-being and urged a proper resolution.

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Arike Ogunbowale, a professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings, was arrested early Thursday morning in Miami after allegedly punching a man outside the E11EVEN nightclub.
The incident followed Ogunbowale's celebration of her team's Unrivaled league championship.
Surveillance footage reportedly supports the victim's account of the altercation.
The Dallas Wings and league officials are gathering information about the incident.
Breanna Stewart expressed concern for Ogunbowale's well-being and urged a proper resolution.