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WNBA·FINAL·September 9, 2026 04:23 PM ET

Rhyne Howard ranks top five in WNBA threes and steals

Her awards push spans three ballot categories.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read
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Offensively, she’s the smoothest on the court all times. Defensively, you don’t have permission to score. Top 5 in

What happened: @AtlantaDream is backing Howard for Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defense and All-WNBA honors.

Why it matters: Her rankings pair perimeter scoring with defensive production, supporting consideration for both defensive and overall league honors.

By the numbers: Howard ranks in the top five in three categories: 3-pointers made, total steals and steals per game.

What to watch: Watch whether Howard maintains those rankings through the rest of the regular season.

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