The Atlanta Dream selected 6-2 guard, Cleveland, Tenn. native, Rhyne Howard, 21 (pronounced like Ryan) with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm® Monday evening.
“Rhyne is a versatile wing who can score the ball in a variety of ways,” said general manager Dan Padover.
Rhyne is a special talent with a multi-faceted skillset, she’s going to be a great addition to our team,” said head coach Tanisha Wright.
The Dream’s only ever first overall selection, Angel McCoughtry, went on to become Atlanta’s franchise player, earning five WNBA All-Star appearances, seven WNBA All-Defensive First Team nominations, and two All-WNBA First Team nods while leading the Dream to three WNBA Finals appearances (2010, 2011, 2013).
Howard made history Monday night as Kentucky’s first player ever drafted No. 1 overall by a WNBA franchise. She leaves Lexington as the program’s all-time top three-point shooter and a two-time SEC Player of the Year.
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