Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale entered a not guilty plea Wednesday to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from a March incident at a Miami nightclub.
The 29-year-old WNBA star was arrested in early March after allegedly punching a member of the security staff. The altercation occurred when staff attempted to escort Ogunbowale out of the establishment following what was described as an unrelated incident.
The alleged nightclub confrontation took place just hours after Ogunbowale helped Mist BC secure the Unrivaled championship title.
Ogunbowale was charged with battery and posted $1,000 bail before being released shortly after her arrest. No additional court dates have been scheduled following her not guilty plea.
The four-time All-Star has spent her entire WNBA career with the Dallas Wings since being selected fifth overall in the 2019 draft out of Notre Dame. Ogunbowale has earned three All-WNBA selections during her professional career.
Like many WNBA players during the offseason, Ogunbowale is currently a free agent. The Wings extended her a core qualifying offer on Tuesday, which essentially ensures her return to the team for at least the 2026 season unless she negotiates a sign-and-trade agreement.
The Wings hold the number one overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, positioning them to add a top young talent to pair with Ogunbowale as they build for future seasons.
