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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard came back from missing most of July to surpass the mark for the most three-pointers in franchise history.
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On Friday, Howard passed Tiffany Hayes with 325 three-pointers with the Dream. Hayes played for Atlanta from 2012-2022 and is currently with the Golden State Valkyries .
Her first three-pointer of the game sealed the deal in an 80-78 loss to the Seattle Storm .
Howard is in her fourth season with the franchise. She is averaging 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
Along the way, Howard has developed a strong mental fortitude . Meanwhile, the Dream are tied with the New York Liberty at 21-12 for the best record in the Eastern Conference.
All the while, the Dream have battled injuries affecting top talent such as Brittney Griner , Jordin Canada , and Howard herself.
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In 2022, Howard was drafted by Atlanta out of the University of Kentucky as the No.1 pick. While there, she became a two-time SEC Player of the Year and a three-time AP First Team All-American.
Furthermore, Howard became the first player in Kentucky history to be a No.1 WNBA draft pick.
Rhyne Howard's evolution with the Dream
With the Dream, Howard has emerged as a vital talent. Always known for being a prolific scorer, Howard has expanded her game.
Additionally, she has become more of an all-around player. Overall, Howard increased her numbers in minutes, rebounds, three pointers, three-point attempts, and assists.
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Also, she's established additional records. In 2024, Howard scored the most three pointers (100) over a three game period.
Plus, she became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 and 300 career three pointers. In 2023, Howard scored a franchise record 43 points against the Los Angeles Sparks .
On defensive, she remains a consistent presence among the top 20 players in steals per game. Currently, Howard is averaging 1.6 steals per and is ranked 8th in the league.
