As teams are starting to get more into their season and starting to play conference rivals, players are stepping up to the plate to help their team succeed. One player who has continued to do this for her team since her freshman year… Rhyne Howard. Although the Wildcats have already lost a few games, Howard continues to lead her team with not only high stats but acts as a leader on the court.
The reigning SEC Player of the Year is only a junior and has unfinished business after the Wildcats SEC tournament run was cut short after losing to Mississippi State. And then the NCAA tournament is canceled. Let us take a look at The Impact of Rhyne Howard.
Dominating the Game
Rhyne Howard is a name you should know if you do not already. Ever since her freshman year at Kentucky, she has made large strides from earning SEC Freshman of the Year to SEC Player of the Year as a sophomore. The awards do not stop there; the list can go on and on. Howard is now on the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 list and earned the National Player of the Week on Jan. 4th.
Howard is a crucial player for the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats. Not only does she average 19.1 PPG but currently had a season-high [33 points ] during their win against ranked SEC rival, Mississippi State. Howard is a 6’2 who has the ability to control the floor as a leader who can take care of the basketball. She has the ability to rebound well as a tall guard and has the ability to steal the ball quickly from opponents.
Howard usually finds herself on the floor at all times averaging 33.4 minutes per game. Her impact on the game not only for Kentucky but is especially a huge threat in the SEC. When playing SEC opponents it is almost a guarantee that guarding Rhyne Howard is always a key to winning a game. The Impact of Rhyne Howard Is large and she has lots of game left to give.
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— Kentucky WBB (@KentuckyWBB) January 4, 2021
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