A Major Snub from Team USA Olympic Roster

Arike Ogunbowale Lined Circle

Arike Ogunbowale, second in the WNBA in scoring, is a notable omission from Team USA's 2024 Olympic roster.

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Ogunbowale has participated in many Team USA training camps and exhibitions.

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She is second in the league in scoring with 26.6 points per game.

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Ogunbowale averages career-highs with five assists and 3.1 steals per game.

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Despite her performance, she has never made a final roster for the World Cup or Olympics.

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Her exclusion from the 2024 roster is seen as the biggest snub.

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Ogunbowale continues to demonstrate exceptional talent in the WNBA.

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Her fans and supporters are vocal about their disappointment.

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