Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard wins bronze at Paris Olympics

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Rhyne Howard and the USA Basketball 3x3 Women’s National Team clinched the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, defeating Canada 16-13.

“It’s just great,” Howard said postgame. “To be able to put on for a city that loves you so much. I know that they’re proud regardless of the outcome that we have and being able to get this here and go back to them, to that fanbase, to Atlanta, it’s great. It’s a great feeling. And I know I’m going to be super happy when I get home.”

Howard became the first Dream player to reach the Olympic podium since Angel McCoughtry in 2016. She joins Allisha Gray and Tina Charles as the only Dream players to win an Olympic medal.

The U.S. came up just short against Spain in the semifinal, losing in overtime 16-18. Howard scored three points, two rebounds, two assists and a block in the contest.