Natasha Howard Shares Glimpse From China After Signing With Sichuan Yuanda In WCBA
After leading the Indiana Fever to the WNBA Semifinals, Natasha Howard joined the Chinese Basketball League and will play for Sichuan Yuanda, as she …
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.
| 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 |
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.
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)
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.

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