Kobe Bryant Surprises NCAA Champ Arike Ogunbowale

Notre Dame junior guard Arike Ogunbowale got a Twitter pep talk from Kobe Bryant during the NCAA Championships, and Ellen surprised the college basketball star with a visit from her basketball idol.

[knoknives]

Heartbreaking to see him so happy. Worked so hard his whole life to be able to live this life with his daughters, and now it’s taken away, and his daughters before it even began. RIP to a legend on and off the court❤️

[kingippy]

Rip Kobe I will miss you bro
My heart goes out to his family

[bellis]

SO, SO SAD TO SEE THIS KIND HUMAN BEING SO GIVING, NO LONGER HERE.HIS LIGHT, NEVER DIM, WILL SHINE BRIGHTER WITH THE OTHERS WHO WERE LOST WITH HIM. REST IN THE GODS ARMS.

[nomsamashego]

I can't really get enough of Kobe, I'm now addicted to him, I see his story, I click, like daily
RIP,

[andrewdavis]

This make me cry and smile, especially him talking about Gigi! Arike did put in work that tourney :)

[chesterdonnelly]

I'm so glad Arike got to meet Kobe. She is an outstanding player.

[kj]

Sooo Arike got to meet and play basketball with Kobe Bryant, Ellen, and Ice Cube. Plus she got a signed jersey from her basketball idol for her and her dog!!! Talk about a HOOP DREAM!!!

[shenyaet]

He was soo humble and I love how he took the time just to come and meet her. Most celebrities wouldn’t do that.

[arshiatahir]

Rest In peace giana and Kobe.. The world will always remember you guys

[Miocapi]

Kobe’s a great co host . He kept it about her awesome .

[Elcomparobby]

Imagine her after Kobe's death she must so heartbroken I wish her the best and Kobe's family
RIP Kobe🙏🏻
Legends come and go
-Kobe🙏🏻

[nickiverson]

Dude Kobe lowkey been working out look at those arms

[lexielynn]

So proud of Arike, I went to elementary school with her and she is so amazing at what she does. She was always so nice and fun to be around.

[kung-fukennyfamily]

This video is a thing of beauty, Kobe Bryant is an Iconic figure the NBA feels so empty without you everyone loves him, Thanks ellen for hosting these two legends on same day Kobe and ice cube This is legendary .

[tiffanyhall]

Looking back at Kobe's interviews..it's a reminder to love & give with your whole heart...Life is about TIME but THINGS are just meant to be enhoyed. Be a legacy in your own world...Sew a seed of the best YOUR BEST LIFE....LIVE LOVE LAUGH

[johnframe]

Kobe was the Nicest guy ever loved his girls
And wife. He is forever and icon

[amanesmoonrock]

R.I.P. You will be missed. You, your daughter, everyone on that helicopter. Bless, I wish you guys well.

[trevonelove]

Kobe would be so proud right now 🙏💪🏀💯✔️

[betsytrog]

Thank you for supporting women’s basketball!

[shajuanadennard]

Such an amazing man!!!! RIP Kobe and Gi Gi <3 <3 Continuous prayers for the