Howard had a really nice semifinal game for Thayer Academy, though they weren’t able to pull out the win over Catholic Memorial. The 6-foot-6 forward contested shots wonderfully at the rim, rebounded the ball extremely well, and had some nice finishes in both the half court and transition. The freshman has a long way to go in terms of putting on more strength and understanding his body, but he shows some really special flashes of athleticism and feel, which is quite tantalizing when you combine it with his size, length, and age. Extremely bright future ahead for Howard.

Howard, a wing out of Thayer Academy in Massachusetts, has the long-term potential to end up as one of the top prospects in this class. He made an impact for Canton as a freshman and continued to have success on the travel circuit with the Middlesex Magic this summer before announcing his transfer and reclassification at Thayer. The 6’6″ wing plays at different speeds, does a nice job of using his length as a finisher, and makes high level decisions with the ball in his hands. He rebounds it in traffic, protects the rim from the help side, and has the ability to make an impact in passing lanes with his length and instincts.