Rhyne Howard Dominates, Wins Eastern Conference Award

Rhyne Howard has been named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for her exceptional play between May 18 and May 24. Howard guided the Atlanta Dream to a perfect 2-0 record during that week, securing victories against Dallas and Phoenix.

Her stellar statistics included averaging 23 points, six rebounds, four assists, and 2.5 steals per game, while shooting over 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. This recognition is Howard's fourth career Player of the Week award, positioning her as the second-most awarded player in Atlanta Dream franchise history. Coach Karl Smesko highlighted Howard's focused approach and exceptional all-around game, noting her current capabilities are just beginning to surface. Teammate Angel Reese echoed these sentiments, describing Howard as an All-Star and MVP caliber player impacting both offense and defense.