Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Rhyne Howard:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Rhyne Howard
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 29, 2000
  • Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
  • Height: 6’2″ (1.88 m)
  • Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’5″
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 US (women’s)
  • Jersey Number: #10
  • Position: Guard / Forward
  • High School: Bradley Central High School (Cleveland, Tennessee)
  • College: University of Kentucky (2018–2022)
  • WNBA Draft: Selected 1st overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream
  • Teams Played For:
    • Atlanta Dream (2022–present)
  • Championship Rings: None in the WNBA yet
  • Children: None publicly known
  • Siblings: She has one brother, who is not widely mentioned in public sources.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Rhyne Howard’s player archetype is that of a shot-creating two-way guard, a modern perimeter scorer who can carry offensive responsibility while still making a real defensive imprint. Defensively, she projects as a switchable, disruptive backcourt presence who can use her size, length, and anticipation to pressure ballhandlers, jump passing lanes, and hold up better than most guards against bigger assignments. Offensively, Howard operates as a primary or secondary creator who can score from deep, rise into pull-ups, attack downhill, and make enough plays for teammates to keep defenses from loading up on her as only a scorer. Physically, she brings strong guard size at 6-foot-2 with a solid frame and the kind of reach that helps her play above the standard backcourt profile. Her overall play style is confident, balanced, and high-level, built on three-level scoring, perimeter shotmaking, defensive activity, and the versatility to influence games without being limited to one narrow role.

Sources:

WNBA — Rhyne Howard Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More
WNBA — Inside the W with Michelle Smith: A Star is Born – Rhyne Howard
Atlanta Dream — Rhyne Howard Named 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star
Atlanta Dream — Rhyne Howard Named to 2025 WNBA All-Defense Second Team
ESPN — Ranking the top 25 players in the WNBA for the 2024 season