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Rhyne Howard

Rhyne Howard is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA and Vinyl BC in Unrivaled. She previously played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Howard graduated from Bradley Central High School in 2018 and was selected as the first overall pick in the 2022 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream.

16 hours ago : Rhyne Howard and Atlanta Dream in WNBA Regular Season on June 13, 2025

The WNBA regular season game between the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream, featuring Rhyne Howard, is set for June 13, 2025. The WNBA also sent a message about Brittney Griner's teammates.

April 29, 2000: Rhyne Howard's Birth

On April 29, 2000, Rhyne Howard was born. She is an American professional basketball player.

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2013: Jennifer O'Neill's record

In 2013, Jennifer O'Neill first accomplished the record for most points scored in a single game for a Kentucky women's player.

2018: Graduation from Bradley Central High School

In 2018, Rhyne Howard graduated from Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee.

2018: Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2018, Rhyne Howard was named 2018 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year and Tennessee Miss Basketball and also participated on the USA team, leading them to a gold medal and was awarded MVP honors.

2019: Participated on the USA team

In 2019, Rhyne Howard participated on the USA team.

January 9, 2020: Tied Record for Most Points in a Game

On January 9, 2020, Rhyne Howard scored 43 points in a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, tying the record for most points scored in a single game for a Kentucky women's player.

2020: SEC Player of the Year

In 2020, Rhyne Howard received the SEC player of the year award during her sophomore year at the University of Kentucky.

2020: USBWA National Freshman of the Year

In 2020, following her freshman season at Kentucky, Rhyne Howard was named USBWA National Freshman of the Year.

2021: All-SEC Honors

In 2021, Rhyne Howard earned All-SEC defensive team and All-SEC first team honors during her junior year at the University of Kentucky.

2021: SEC Player of the Year

In 2021, Rhyne Howard was named SEC Player of the Year.

January 27, 2022: Scored 2,000th Career Point

On January 27, 2022, Rhyne Howard scored her 2,000th point in her college career, becoming the third Wildcat to reach that benchmark.

April 11, 2022: Drafted First Overall by Atlanta Dream

On April 11, 2022, Rhyne Howard was drafted first overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2022 WNBA draft.

2022: Drafted into WNBA

In 2022, Rhyne Howard was drafted first overall by the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA draft.

2023: Hired as Assistant Coach

In 2023, Rhyne Howard was hired as an assistant coach and director of player personnel at Florida.

July 16, 2024: Joined Unrivaled League

On July 16, 2024, it was announced that Rhyne Howard would play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a women's 3-on-3 basketball league.

2024: Stats Current Through End of 2024 Season

The stats are current through the end of the 2024 season.