The Atlanta Dream selected Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard with the first overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft on Monday evening in New York.
Howard was a three-time first-team All-American during her time with the Wildcats. She averaged 20.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.4 steals as a senior.
¡°I¡¯m shaking right now,¡± Howard said on the ESPN telecast. ¡°It¡¯s a sigh of relief. It¡¯s a dream come true, and I¡¯m glad it¡¯s real.¡±
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