Rhyne Howard is a professional WNBA Shooting Guard for the Atlanta Dream. She was drafted first overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft and immediately made a lasting impression in the league, securing the Rookie of the Year honors. She also immediately became an All-Star, being nominated in both the 2022 and 2023 WNBA seasons. Howard made WNBA history by being the first WNBA debutant with over 30+ points in a game. Coming into the WNBA, Howard was already a hot prospect as she was a unanimous consensus first-team All-American in 2021. She was also selected into 3 First-Team All-American teams and was the WBCA Coaches All-American in 2021. A 2-time SEC Player of the Year (2020 and 2021), she is also a FIBA AmeriCup MVP (2021).
Apart from her accolades, Howard is most well known for being a very proficient scorer, and shows up with her share of the points when her team needs most. She averaged 17.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game in the 2024 WNBA season. In the 2025 WNBA off-season, Howard started playing for Vinyl BC, a team in the Unrivaled 3x3 basketball league. Off the court, Howard is involved in the Zeta Phi Beta sorority. She was initiated into the Iota Mu chapter while attending the University of Kentucky. Rhyne Howard also coached the University of Florida as an assistant coach in the 2023 WNBA off-season. (via Florida Gators website)
Who are Rhyne Howard’s parents?
Rhyne Howard's parents are Rhvonja “RJ” Avery and James Howard, as per her Team USA profile.
Who is Rhyne Howard’s mother?
Rhyne Howard’s mother, Rhvonja “RJ” Avery is a former collegiate basketball player herself. According to the Florida Gators' official website, Rhyne Howard's mother, Rhvonza Howard played for the Florida Gators from 1987-1991 and served as captain in 1990-91.
Rhvonza Avery ranks in the top 10 for career steals with 192, holds a .521 field-goal percentage, and is 13th in rebounds with 777. Howard was the eighth-fastest Gator to score 1,000 points in 76 games. She made history by competing in the 1989 US Olympic Festival. Reflecting on her journey, Rhyne Howard said it felt full circle, knowing her mother was a Gator too.
What nationality are Rhyne Howard’s parents?
Rhyne Howard’s parents are American by nationality.
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FAQ's On Rhyne Howard
A. Yes Rhyne Howard is a 2-time All-Star.
A. Rhyne Howard was drafted 1st Overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream.
A. No, Rhyne Howard is not married.
A. Rhyne Howard plays the Shooting Guard position for the Atlanta Dream.
A. Rhyne Howard is 24 years old as of January 2025. She was born on April 29, 2000.
