Natasha Howard Siblings: All About Rhyne Howard
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Natasha Howard, born on September 2, 1991, in Toledo, Ohio, is an American professional basketball player renowned for her dynamic presence on the court.
Currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), she has established herself as one of the league’s premier forwards.
A three-time WNBA champion and the 2019 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, Howard’s journey from Toledo to professional stardom reflects her resilience and talent.
Siblings
Natasha has one sister named Rhyne Howard.
Born on April 29, 2000, Rhyne Howard is a professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream. She played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. In 2022, the Dream drafted her first overall in the WNBA draft.
Her parents, Lajuana and Charles Howard, raised her in Toledo, where she attended Morrison R. Waite High School, but the spotlight has largely remained on Natasha rather than her siblings.
College career
Howard’s basketball journey took a significant leap forward when she enrolled at Florida State University, playing for the Seminoles from 2010 to 2014 under head coach Sue Semrau.
At Florida State, Howard showcased her skills as a forward, averaging 14.0 points and 8.1 rebounds per game across 129 games, with an impressive 51.6% field goal percentage.
Her freshman year (2010-11) saw her earn ACC All-Freshman Team honors, averaging 10.6 points and 6.6 rebounds while starting all 32 games.
By her senior year (2013-14), Howard had blossomed into a dominant force, averaging 20.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game, with a 59.4% shooting accuracy—ranking sixth in the NCAA for field goal percentage that season.
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She recorded a school-record 41 double-doubles, finishing her college career as FSU’s all-time rebounds leader with 1,047 and second in points with 1,811.
Her accolades included three consecutive All-ACC First Team selections (2012-14) and two ACC All-Defensive Team honors (2013-14), cementing her legacy as one of the program’s greatest players.
WNBA career
Howard’s professional career began when the Indiana Fever selected her fifth overall in the 2014 WNBA Draft.
Her rookie season showed promise, averaging 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds, though her second year saw a dip to 4.2 points per game.
Traded to the Minnesota Lynx in 2016, she contributed off the bench to their 2017 championship win.
Her career trajectory soared after a 2018 trade to the Seattle Storm, where she became a starter, averaging career-highs in scoring (13.2 points), rebounds (6.4), and blocks (1.9) en route to the 2018 title and the Most Improved Player award.
In 2019, Howard’s breakout season with the Storm saw her average 18.1 points and 8.2 rebounds, earning her the Defensive Player of the Year award and a third championship in 2020.
After stints with the New York Liberty (2021-22) and Dallas Wings (2023-24), she returned to the Fever in February 2025 on a one-year, $214,666 contract.
Accolades
Howard’s trophy case is a testament to her excellence. In college, she earned WBCA and AP Honorable Mention All-American honors (2013-14), alongside her multiple All-ACC and defensive recognitions.
In the WNBA, she has secured three championships (2017 with Minnesota, 2018 and 2020 with Seattle), the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award, and the 2018 Most Improved Player award.
Howard has been named to the All-WNBA First Team (2019) and the WNBA All-Defensive First Team twice (2018, 2019), and she’s a two-time All-Star (2019, 2022).
Internationally, she added a EuroLeague title (2024) and a Turkish League championship (2023) with Fenerbahçe. Her high school achievements—Ohio Ms.