A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Howard was selected first overall by the Dream in the 2022 WNBA draft. She starred for the Kentucky Wildcats, where she was a four-time All-SEC First Team selection, three-time All-American and the WBCA Freshman of the Year in 2019.

Rhyne Howard achieved an impressive feat during Sunday's matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics. In 29 minutes of action, Howard finished with a stat line of 14 points, two assists,

Rhyne Howard made a career-high nine 3-pointers -- tying the WNBA single-game record -- and finished with a season-high 36 points in the Dream's win over the Sky. Also, Brittney Griner moved into second place on the WNBA career blocks list.