"Black gf effect" - Arike Ogunbowale reacts to Marina Mabrey's stunning jacket look

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Arike Ogunbowale reacts to Marina Mabrey's stunning jacket look (Source: Getty)

When she isn't helping lead the charge for the Dallas Wings, Arike Ogunbowale spends time dabbling in social media. The four-time All-Star recently had some fun with one of the biggest dating rumors in the WNBA.

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Over the past few months, there has been speculation that Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey is romantically involved with teammate Saniya Rivers. Neither has confirmed that they are together, though it's evident they have a good relationship.

Earlier this week, Mabrey posted a photo of her arriving at a game donning a lavish jacket. Arike Ogunbowale jumped into the comments section, adding more speculation to Mabrey's dating life.

"u look cuteee," Ogunbowale wrote. "Black gf effect."
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"Idk nothing yall lmao I'm playing the guessing game too."
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Ogunbowale has been the featured talent on the Wings for years now, but finds herself adapting to a new situation in 2025. With the addition of Piage Bueckers, there is a new prospect who commands touches and shots. Seeing that she's a dynamic all-round guard, Ogunbowale has had to adjust to the ball being in her hands less.

Though her production has dipped somewhat, Ogunbowale is still a key contributor for the Wings. This season, she is averaging 16.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.4 steals.

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Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers come up big against the New York Liberty

Following a sluggish start to the season, Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings have started to find their stride as of late. In their latest matchup, the veteran showed how well she can thrive alongside the franchise's newest young talent.

On Monday night, the Wings picked up a huge double-digit win over the reigning champion New York Liberty. This victory would not have been possible without Dallas' newly formed duo.

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Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Buckers had strong outings against the Liberty, each posting 20 points. Along with their scoring, the pair also combined for 18 assists, with 14 of them coming from Ogunbowale. The duo scored or assisted on 72 of the Wings' 92 points.

Currently five-and-a-half games out of a playoff spot, the postseason might not be on the cards for Dallas. Nonetheless, the franchise should feel good about its trajectory moving forward. If Ogunbowale and Bueckers can continue to co-exist like this, the Wings might be able to quickly climb the ranks in 2026 and beyond.

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Edited by Kevin McCormick
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