Watch: Arike Ogunbowale takes over in WNBA All-Star Game

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Arike Ogunbowale goes on incredible third-quarter scoring spree in WNBA All-Star Game

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Jul 20, 2024 11:02 PM ET

While many viewed WNBA No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark as the biggest Team USA snub, Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was on a mission during Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game to prove she was just as worthy.

The six-year WNBA veteran went off in the third quarter, posting 21 points (6-for-10), including five three-pointers. Not bad for a player who entered the second half with zero points.

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After shooting 0-for-2 and notching zero points over the first two quarters, Ogunbowale came alive. She took over the game, finishing the quarter shooting 6-for-10, including five three-pointers.

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Now a four-time All-Star, Ogunbowale is accustomed to making an impact, at least against Team USA. She earned MVP honors the last time the All-Star Game was played in a WNBA vs. Team USA format (back in 2021) has a good chance of doing so again following her incredible third quarter on Saturday.

The 27-year-old is having a tremendous season for the Wings. Through 24 games, Ogunbowale is averaging 22.3 points per game, along with career-highs in assists (5.2), rebounds (4.8) and steals (2.7).

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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