Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details about Natasha Howard:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Natasha Howard
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 2, 1991
  • Hometown: Toledo, Ohio, United States
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
  • Weight: Approximately 165 lbs (75 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly known
  • Number: #6 (Dallas Wings), previously #3 with other teams
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Morrison R. Waite High School, Toledo, Ohio
  • College: Florida State University (2010–2014)
  • WNBA Draft: 2014, 1st round, 5th overall pick by the Indiana Fever
  • Teams Played For:
    • Indiana Fever (2014–2016)
    • Minnesota Lynx (2016–2017)
    • Seattle Storm (2018–2020)
    • New York Liberty (2021–2023)
    • Dallas Wings (2024–present)
  • Accolades:
    • Championship Rings: 3 WNBA championships
      • 2017 with Minnesota Lynx
      • 2018 and 2020 with Seattle Storm
    • WNBA All-Star: 3-time WNBA All-Star (2019, 2021, 2023)
    • WNBA Defensive Player of the Year: 2019
    • Other Accolades: Known for her defensive prowess, shot-blocking, and rebounding. She was a key contributor to the championship teams she played for.
  • Kids: Natasha has a son.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not publicly available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Natasha Howard’s player archetype is that of a mobile two-way power forward, built to defend across positions, finish plays inside, and give lineups real versatility at both ends. Defensively, she has been at her best as a disruptive frontcourt anchor who can switch, rotate, protect the rim from the weak side, and create havoc with steals and blocks rather than just sitting in deep coverage. Offensively, Howard works as a slashing scorer, interior finisher, transition threat, and complementary option who can punish closeouts, run the floor hard, and score efficiently without needing to dominate the ball. Physically, she brings a rangy 6-foot-2 frame, good length, quick feet, and the kind of lateral mobility that lets her play bigger than a typical forward while still handling space. Altogether, her play style is energetic, defensive-minded, and highly functional, blending championship-level versatility with the ability to impact games through effort, activity, and timely scoring.

Sources:
WNBA — Natasha Howard Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More
WNBA — Seattle’s Natasha Howard Named 2019 WNBA Defensive Player Of The Year
Dallas Wings — Dallas Wings Acquire Natasha Howard and Crystal Dangerfield
Indiana Fever — Natasha Howard Brings Experience, Championship Pedigree Back to Indiana