Referring to Rhyne Howard’s WNBA rookie season as anything less than legendary is a mistake.
After losing to the New York Liberty on August 14, Howard’s debut campaign officially came to a close. In 34 games played for the Atlanta Dream, the 2022 No. 1 WNBA Draft pick averaged 16.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. These figures are even more impressive upon deeper inspection. Let’s dive into the Kentucky legend’s jaw-dropping statistics.
A wild statline
Howard’s 16.2 points per game were the 12th-most in the league. Howard’s offensive success was largely due to her impressive 3-point scoring.