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Who is Natasha Howard?

Natasha Howard is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, widely recognized for her versatility, defense, and championship-winning pedigree. Known as one of the league’s elite forwards, Howard has played for several top franchises, winning multiple WNBA Championships and earning WNBA All-Star and All-Defensive Team honors. She currently plays for the Dallas Wings, where she continues to make a major impact on both ends of the floor.

Quick Facts

Detail Information
Full Name Natasha Howard
Born September 2, 1991
Hometown Toledo, Ohio
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position Forward
College Florida State University (2010–2014)
WNBA Draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall (Indiana Fever)
Current Team Dallas Wings
Former Teams Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, New York Liberty
Championships 3× WNBA Champion (2017, 2018, 2020)
Major Awards WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2019), 3× All-Star
Notable Florida State’s all-time leading rebounder

WNBA Career

  • Indiana Fever (2014–2015): Drafted 5th overall in the 2014 WNBA Draft, Howard began her professional career in Indiana, showcasing athleticism and defensive potential.

  • Minnesota Lynx (2016–2017): Played a key supporting role with the Lynx, helping the team win the 2017 WNBA Championship.

  • Seattle Storm (2018–2020): Howard’s career skyrocketed in Seattle, where she developed into a star forward. She won two more WNBA Championships (2018, 2020) and earned the 2019 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.

  • New York Liberty (2021–2022): Traded to the Liberty, she became a veteran leader while continuing to be a defensive anchor and reliable scorer.

  • Dallas Wings (2023–present): Howard joined the Wings and remains one of their most consistent performers, providing rebounding, interior scoring, and championship experience to a young roster.

Career Achievements:

  • 3× WNBA Champion (2017, 2018, 2020)

  • WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2019)

  • 3× WNBA All-Star (2019, 2022, 2023)

  • 2× WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2019, 2020)

  • 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018, 2022)

  • All-WNBA First Team (2019)

Early Life

Natasha Howard was born on September 2, 1991, in Toledo, Ohio.

  • Attended Waite High School, where she was a standout player and named a McDonald’s All-American.

  • Played college basketball at Florida State University (2010–2014).

  • At FSU, she became the school’s all-time leader in rebounds and double-doubles, while also ranking among the top scorers in program history.

  • Her dominance at the college level prepared her for a successful transition into the WNBA.