Rhyne Howard of the Atlanta Dream of the Women’s National Basketball Association is a passionate and talented American professional basketball player (WNBA). She is one of the most talented woman basketball players in the WNBA at this moment.
Early Life
Rhyne Howard was born to Rhvonja “RJ” Avery and James Howard on April 29, 2000, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America. She is in a family of seven members with her parents and three siblings. Rhyne has two brothers and one sister. She disappointed her parents when she expressed an interest in becoming a basketball player.
However, they understood their daughter’s aspire and encouraged her to do what she liked. Rhyne graduated from Cleveland, Tennessee’s Bradley Central High School in 2018. She was well-known in her high school for her athletic ability and sportsmanship. She moved to Kentucky in search of a better education and a brighter future.
Rhyne Howard Career
Rhyne kickstarted her pro journey during high school at Bradley Central High in Tennessee, shining in her senior year. She showcased her skills at the prestigious Jordan Brand Classic, standing out among top recruits nationwide. Howard was hailed as the USBWA National Freshman of the Year at Kentucky due to her exceptional play during her freshman year.
Bagging the SEC Player of the Year title in 2020 and 2021, Howard continued to impress. Her sophomore and junior years at Kentucky saw her clinching the SEC Player of the Year title once more. Notably, she earned spots in the All-SEC defensive team and the All-SEC first team in 2021.
From her freshman year, Howard exhibited top-tier performance, earning a spot on the All-SEC first team and securing the title of SEC Freshman of the Year. Remarkably, she stands as the sole player in the nation to maintain an average of 19 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, along with 40 steals and 70 assists as she headed into the Wildcats’ 2021 postseason.
Social Media
Rhyne has 25k followers and 1.26 followings on Instagram, where she has 72 posts and has a username @rhyne.howard. Since May 2015, she has been active on Twitter under the username @howard rhyne, where she has 6,894 followers and 453 followings.
Controversy
After interim coach Kyra Elzy suspended the All-American junior guard for two games, Rhyne did not participate in the Kentucky women’s basketball team’s season-opening 86-60 triumph over Murray State on Wednesday.
The suspension was revealed soon before the home game, with the school citing Howard’s failure to “uphold the program’s standards” as the reason for the move. The nature of the action that resulted in the suspension was not specified by Kentucky.
Rhyne Howard Biography |
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| Real Name | Rhyne Howard |
| Birth Date | April 29, 2000 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 23 Years |
| Birth Place | Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Taurus |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 2” – in Centimeters – 188 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 74 kg – in Pounds – 163 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 12 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | James Howard |
| Mother | Rhvonja “RJ” Avery |
| Sister | Love Howard, Takema Sexton |
| Brother | RaShawn Avery, James Howard Jr. |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Bradley-Central High School |
| College | University of Kentucky |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is her boyfriend? | None |
Personal Life
Rhyne Howard is presently single and has never been in a relationship. She is totally focusing on her career and spends most of her time improving her game. She spends her free time with her family whenever she has it.
Rhyne Howard Net Worth
Rhyne has a net worth of $1.5 million, making him one of the wealthiest basketball players. She obtains this income entirely through her talent, enthusiasm, and dedication to her profession. Even when there are no forthcoming matches, she can be seen training frequently.
Trivia
- Howard earned her 2,000th point in her college career on January 27, 2022, making her the third Wildcat to do it.
- Rhyne was voted Tennessee Miss Basketball and Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year in 2018.
- On April 11, 2022, the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream selected Rhyne Howard first overall.
- Rhyne led the USA team in 2018 and 2019, helping them win a gold medal.