Kentucky legends Leah Edmond and Rhyne Howard reunite in Atlanta

As a Wildcat, Howard averaged 20.1 points per game over four seasons from 2018 to 2022. The former guard added 6.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. His legacy, however, is not limited to numerical statistics. While Howard scored 2,290 points in her career (which ranks second in UK history), the Tennessee native was a six-time SEC Player of the Week. In addition to an extremely impressive list of accolades, the guard was selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft, becoming the first-ever top selection in Kentucky Women’s Basketball.

As for Edmond, the outside hitter played for the Cats from 2016 to 2019. With 1,978 career wins, she earned the title of Kentucky’s all-time wins record holder. On top of that, Edmond led his team to three straight SEC championships. Before turning professional in the United States, Edmond played for Valencianas de Juncos (Puerto Rico) and Athletes Unlimited from 2021 to 2023. Now, Edmond is making his mark in Atlanta for PVF’s Vibe show.

It’s good to see that Big Blue Blood never runs out, especially for two of the best female athletes to ever grace the floor of Memorial Coliseum. While the Vibe’s 2024 season ended last week, the Dream’s is just beginning. It’s very likely that we’ll see more from the pair in the coming weeks.