Arike Ogunbowale On Her Postgame Routine, Recovery Tips, & Cravings

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On and off the court, Arike Ogunbowale is making a difference. The four-time WNBA All-Star recently teamed up with El Pollo Loco to help “Bring the Fire” to five deserving schools by giving each of them $2,000 worth of equipment, which she believes will provide “the best possible situation for young athletes.”

The biggest lesson she took from her time in school to now playing professionally is to pay it forward when you can. “We had a lot of fundraisers and people would always give back to us and just allow for us to do fun stuff,” the 28-year-old basketball star, who plays guard for the Dallas Wings alongside Paige Bueckers, tells Elite Daily. Working with the restaurant chain is a way for Ogunbowale to give back in a similar fashion.

Of course, the brand’s delectable offerings don’t hurt either. Her go-to order right now: the fire-grilled chicken. “I want to get that protein, grain, lettuce, and t...