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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 also one of the richest basketball players in the WNBA.
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. she has two brothers and one sister. Her parents were initially disappointed when she expressed an interest in becoming a basketball player, but they eventually came around and encouraged her. 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 better education and a brighter future.
Rhyne Howard Career
Rhyne began her professional career while still in high school. Bradley Central High School in Tennessee, where she is in her senior year. She competed in the Jordan Brand Classic alongside the best recruits in the United States. Because of her fierce play in her freshman year, Howard was voted USBWA National Freshman of the Year at Kentucky. She was selected SEC Player of the Year in 2020 and 2021.
Howard was named SEC Player of the Year in both her sophomore and junior years at Kentucky, in 2020 and 2021. In 2021, she was named to the All-SEC defensive team and the All-SEC first team. She was named to the All-SEC first team as a freshman and was named SEC Freshman of the Year. Howard is the only player in the country averaging 19 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, 40 steals, and 70 assists entering 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 | 29 April 2000 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 21 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 completely focused on her work thus, she spends most of her time working on herself. 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 was a member of the USA team in 2018 and 2019, helping them win a gold medal. In 2018, she was named MVP.