Destiny Howell’s next step after Wisconsin signals bigger goals ahead

Destiny Howell was arguably Wisconsin's best player all season. She was, for sure, Wisconsin's most important player, as she led from the front. She helped the Badgers secure many big victories with her ability to score and facilitate the offense. Now she's hoping that success in Wisconsin will translate to the next level, as she posted on her Instagram that she's declaring for the WNBA.

Her college eligibility has concluded, but she's hoping her basketball career isn't over and that her abilities can translate to the highest level. Howell posted on Instagram, "Ever since I was nine years old, it's been my dream to play professional basketball."

Destiny Howell has declared for the WNBA Draft after finishing her career at Wisconsin

Howell led Wisconsin in points per game scored at 14, in three-pointers made on the season with 72, and she had the most blocked shots (10) of all the guards on the team. Her effort was typically the highest on the court, and her hustle helped her find opportunities to score.

Howell spent every other year of her basketball journey at Howard, and in her final season, she wanted to see what her game translated to at the high-major level. Wisconsin head coach Robin Pingeton was able to recruit her out of the transfer portal and away from the East Coast. She thrived in Wisconsin and talked about how amazing a decision that was. How she didn't expect to become the person she became while in Madison.

Now, her goals are set on the WNBA. What are her chances of getting drafted? It's hard to know for sure, but she's currently not showing up on any mock drafts, and with the WNBA only having 36 players drafted, it's tough to break in. She has a shot, but it’s an uphill climb.

However, even if she lands an international contract next season, there's still a pathway into the WNBA, and it's not uncommon for guards of her caliber to prove it overseas first, before the WNBA calls.