Rhyne Howard leads Atlanta Dream to encouraging 2-0 start
Rhyne Howard’s rookie campaign is off to a picture-perfect start.
The former Kentucky Wildcat and recently selected No. 1 overall WNBA Draft pick has looked every bit the part of a future star early in her pro career. Suiting up for the Atlanta Dream in her second game of the season on Wednesday, Howard posted a game-high 21 points and eight rebounds in a game-high 34 minutes played, connecting on five made triples while turning the ball over just once.
But most importantly, she led the Dream to a very encouraging 2-0 start (for the first time since 2017) with a 77-75 win against the Los Angeles Sparks. Over the last three seasons, Atlanta posted a combined record of 23-65 and never made the postseason. During the offseason, the franchise overhauled the front office, brought in a new head coach plus eight new players, and traded up to select Howard with the top pick just days before the draft.
The early returns from Howard — and her team — have the city buzzing.
Howard’s performance was a terrific follow-up to her debut on Sunday when she dropped 16 points, three rebounds, four assists, and four blocks in a 66-59 win on the road over the Dallas Wings. She’ll hit the hardwood next on Friday in a road matchup against the Las Vegas Aces, and then again on Sunday for a matchup against the Indiana Fever at 3:00 p.m. EST. If you want to make the drive up to Indy to watch the former ‘Cat in action, tickets are still available.
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