Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard now has a second job. Howard formally joined Florida’s coaching staff and will be on the bench of a college competitor and her mother’s alma mater. The former Kentucky standout and the No. 1 pick in the 2022 WNBA draft will be an assistant under Gators coach Kelly Rae Finley and serve as the team’s director of player personnel. She will work with the Gators during the WNBA’s offseason. Howard’s mother, Rhvonja “RJ” Avery, played for Florida from 1987 to 1991 and
Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard takes a shot as Dallas Wings’ Teaira McCowan, left, and Natasha Howard defend in the first half of Game 2 of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally, rear, tries to keep Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard from scoring during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
Howard’s mother, Rhvonja “RJ” Avery, played for Florida from 1987 to 1991 and served as team captain in her final year. She still ranks in the top 10 in several categories, including career steals and field-goal percentage .Well-rested Aces and Liberty set to begin WNBA Finals, expect more competitive games
“I always knew at some point that I would have the connection back with this school and just to be here and to be loved and to feel how much of a family it is already just confirmed all that.” She was born and raised in Tennessee but always felt a connection to Florida. Finley was more than eager to bring her aboard to fill a vacant coaching position and potentially help the Gators reach the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.
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