Rhyne Howard was selected near the very top of fantasy women’s basketball drafts this season, and while the second-year standout has played well, her 32.1 fantasy points per game ranks 12th in the league (through Aug. 1). Is that a big enough concern to knock Howard down into the second round in fantasy drafts next season?
Here’s what our experts André Snellings, Eric Moody and Liz Loza have to say.
I would still have Howard as a potential first-round pick in fantasy drafts next season. She had a slower start to this season, but in the last month she has averaged 36.5 FP/G, good for seventh in the league. She is still only a sophomore and has plenty of time left this season to continue to improve. Howard will turn 24 years old just before the start of next season, and should be a step closer to reaching her basketball prime/peak years. — Snellings
The biggest issue with Howard’s game is her shooting efficiency. She’s not always consistent. She has, however, improved in that category, bettering her field goal percentage by nearly 5% and her 3-point percentage by 3.7% in her sophomore campaign. In fact, Howard has upgraded her numbers across the board. Assuming the growth continues in year three, she figures to remain a first-round fantasy selection in…
