'09 GA SF Richard Howell (NCSU Verbal)

[AASpartan]

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Marietta (GA) Wheeler
AAU: Worldwide Renegades
Ht: 6-foot-7
Wt: 215 lbs
Class: 2009 (High School)




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2/1/2008

Rivals - Howell Hopes to Make College Choice in Spring $

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4/6/2008

Scout - Richard Howell - Is MSU Still Interested? $

[BeantownSparty]

How much pull, if any, does someone like Chris Allen have with this kid...? Both being from GA and all... Regardless of how good the talent will be in GA over the next few years, that would be HUGE for our program if we could open up a legit pipeline to a southern state...

[SCOTTS BLOATED LIVER]

Originally Posted by BeantownSparty

How much pull, if any, does someone like Chris Allen have with this kid...? Both being from GA and all... Regardless of how good the talent will be in GA over the next few years, that would be HUGE for our program if we could open up a legit pipeline to a southern state...

I think they actually played on the same AAU team (Mustangs?) so I'm sure Allen has been in his ear..

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by SCOTT'S BLOATED LIVER

I think they actually played on the same AAU team (Mustangs?) so I'm sure Allen has been in his ear..

Here's a direct quote from an old article regarding this.

Tom Izzo is the only head coach to find his way out to Central Gwinnett this fall to see the young five-star prospect. The Spartans landed Chris Allen, a key member of their 2007 recruiting class, just up the road from where Howell lives. The Spartans have made a big impression early on.

"They are the only school that has really been out to see me and give me a lot of looks this school year," Howell said. "They are the only ones that have sent a head coach to see me."

I'm not sure how hard he's been recruited since, though.

[spartaspartan]

Originally Posted by AASpartan

Here's a direct quote from an old article regarding this.


I'm not sure how hard he's been recruited since, though.

OK, Central Gwinett and Marieta are nowhere close to each other. 45 minute drive at the minimum.

That said, Izzo needs an in at Norcross High - 3 consecutive state titles. And a junior point guard (Muhamed) whos mother I work with and talk to daily

[atlspartan73]

Originally Posted by AASpartan

Here's a direct quote from an old article regarding this.


I'm not sure how hard he's been recruited since, though.

Why is Central Gwinnett mentioned when he goes to Marietta ?

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by atlspartan73

Why is Central Gwinnett mentioned when he goes to Marietta ?

He was at Central Gwinnett last year.

[TripleGreen]

I'm slowly starting to prefer Howell over Kirk. I'm not there yet, but I'm heading in that direction.

I don't care too much that his stock is dropping. His stock is probably dropping some because he's a little bit of a tweener and he's not a combine freak. That said, Kid has a solid ball IQ, he knows how to play the game and he seems to play big in big games. He's consistently productive. Solely due to his athleticism, Kirk has the higher upside without question but there's a lot of risk involved there as well.

Howell is the more sure thing...though admittedly it's a less lofty sure thing.

Which way do you go? that's a tough one.

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by TripleGreen

I'm slowly starting to prefer Howell over Kirk. I'm not there yet, but I'm heading in that direction.

I don't care too much that his stock is dropping. His stock is probably dropping some because he's a little bit of a tweener and he's not a combine freak. That said, Kid has a solid ball IQ, he knows how to play the game and he seems to play big in big games. He's consistently productive. Solely due to his athleticism, Kirk has the higher upside without question but there's a lot of risk involved there as well.

Howell is the more sure thing...though admittedly it's a less lofty sure thing.

Which way do you go? that's a tough one.

No reason we can't take both. We need a couple combo forwards in this class....although I'm not sure how Kirk has progressed outside the paint.

[atlspartan73]

Originally Posted by AASpartan

He was at Central Gwinnett last year.

Really, he was ?

Damn, AA. I live in Gwinnett County and you know more about this than I do .

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by atlspartan73

Really, he was ?

Damn, AA. I live in Gwinnett County and you know more about this than I do .

I just know that every update last year had him at Central Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. I'm pretty sure that they weren't wrong every single time.

[Stubarino]

Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

I don't think Howell will be a Spartan. A number of people I trust are saying that.

Just like the same number of sources you said still had Dex coming to MSU. Whatever Nic.

[mdm2005]

Well, of the three schools who've offered him, Georgia (lost 1st round to Xavier), Florida (did not make the tournament) and MSU; we're the only school still in the NCAA tournament. I hope that helps!

[mdm2005]

Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

He does not even have an offer.

You can ask any expert and they will tell you that.

Are you sure? Scout says so.

[garyos16]

Rivals also says he has an offer from us

[detroitsportscity]

I wouldn't be surprised if Howell DID have an MSU offer. But he doesn't now.

[Randolph Junuh]

Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

Update on Scout.

if you're gonna post that, at least put a link.

Scout.com: Richard Howell - Is MSU Still Interested?

[Crow]

Originally Posted by Randolph Junuh

if you're gonna post that, at least put a link.

Scout.com: Richard Howell - Is MSU Still Interested?

anyone care to explain the gist of the article?

[Ari Gold]

Originally Posted by Jersey Spartan

I can't read it but hopefully it shed more judgment on his situation. I have heard from good sources the info I have shared in this thread but I have not seen any word from Howell on the matter. Hopefully it's a recent conversation in the article the reporter had with Howell. It will probably be an article with no new info though.

Ohhh Nick. By sources do you mean that you have a subscription to every MSU recruiting service and you steal their information and post it as you own? I think so...

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by Ari Gold

Ohhh Nick. By sources do you mean that you have a subscription to every MSU recruiting service and you steal their information and post it as you own? I think so...

Could you guys seriously stop bringing this into every thread?

[AASpartan]

4/6/2008

Scout - Richard Howell - Is MSU Still Interested? $

Confirmed that MSU has indeed offered him. Still interested in MSU and hears from them. Says MSU coaches are looking at him as a WF.

[TripleGreen]

Originally Posted by AASpartan

4/6/2008

Scout - Richard Howell - Is MSU Still Interested? $

Confirmed that MSU has indeed offered him. Still interested in MSU and hears from them. Says MSU coaches are looking at him as a WF.

Howell reminds me of Raymar but with better handles, a stronger motor and a less developed jumpshot...and I'm only guessing but the gray matter candlepower is likely more consistent as well.

[I-Town]

Howell: "I'm interested in Michigan State, Texas, Memphis, Tennessee and Auburn. They're all about the same right now."

[HoopsJunkie]

Originally Posted by I-Town

Howell: "I'm interested in Michigan State, Texas, Memphis, Tennessee and Auburn. They're all about the same right now."

Weird that he didn't mention Georgia or Florida. Both gave him offers

[EMSP]

Originally Posted by TripleGreen

Howell reminds me of Raymar but with better handles, a stronger motor and a less developed jumpshot...and I'm only guessing but the gray matter candlepower is likely more consistent as well.

Raymar doesn't have a jump shot.