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Howard's 20 points lead Western Kentucky past New Mexico State 89-69 in C-USA quarterfinals

Rodney Howard scored 20 points off of the bench to lead the third-seeded Western Kentucky Hilltoppers past the sixth seeded New Mexico State Aggies 89-69 in the Conference USA quar...

MARCH 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Available again Howard (undisclosed) logged five points (2-5 FG, 1-4 FT) and three rebounds across his 12 minutes during Western Kentucky's 82-65 win Saturday at Buffalo.

Impact Howard sat out only one game because of the undisclosed problem that caused his DNP when Western and Eastern Kentucky played against each other Sunday. The big man averaged 11.1 points and 5.0 rebounds across eight games he started during November. So despite his Saturday output being subpar, Howard is expected to improve it.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Tuesday Howard (undisclosed) is not available for Tuesday's game against Florida State, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Howard will miss his fifth straight contest. It was just thought to be a coach's decision at first, but Georgia Tech is down to a six-man rotation on Tuesday and Howard won't be even an option to step in due to an undisclosed issue. Howard is averaging 4.5 points and 4.3 rebounds this season.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees court in insignificant role Howard (coach's decision) logged zero points (0-1 FG) over four minutes during Saturday's 79-56 win over Florida Tech.

Impact Howard appears to be falling out of the rotation, as he sat out entirely in two of the team's last five games. On Saturday, he only played a minimal role despite dominating a Division II team. At one point, Howard made 12 consecutive starts this season for the Yellow Jackets, averaging 4.8 points and 5.7 rebounds over that span. Those days appear to be well in the past, as low usage and healthy scratches appear to be the norm moving forward.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Virginia Tech Howard did not play during the Yellow Jackets' 77-70 win Wednesday versus Virginia Tech.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Howard from participating in the Yellow Jackets' latest game. Currently, their next matchup is at Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays nine minutes Howard (undisclosed) finished Wednesday's 70-68 win over Notre Dame with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one block in nine minutes.

Impact Despite being expected to sit out multiple times, Howard logged some fringe minutes against Notre Dame instead. Sooner than later, he is expected to be a part of Georgia Tech's starting lineup again. Before an undisclosed problem caused his temporary absence, Howard started 12 times across that many games GT played from Dec. 17 to Feb. 1.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting once again Howard (undisclosed) isn't in the Yellow Jackets' starting five on Wednesday night.

Impact It's currently unclear what exactly Howard is dealing with that's keeping him out of the lineup, but he also sat out in Georgia Tech's last game for undisclosed reasons. The center hasn't exactly been pouring on the production, but it seems unlikely that he would be completely dropped from the rotation without some sort of injury. His next chance to see the court will come Saturday on the road against Wake Forest.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out against NC State Howard (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 72-64 loss to N.C. State.

Impact While a post-game report from Jacey Zembal of Rivals implied Howard was dealing with an injury, no further word from the school was released on the matter. Howard had started each of the previous 12 games for the Yellow Jackets, and while the senior center was held scoreless in two of the past three, it seems unlikely he would suddenly just fall out of the rotation. In the meantime, Georgia Tech suffered it's ninth consecutive loss with 6-7 senior Ja'von Franklin manning the five, though Franklin did have a strong individual game with 16 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five blocks prior to fouling out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Howard is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against N.C. State.

Impact Howard's run of 12 consecutive starts will come to an end Saturday as he heads to the bench for the first time since Dec. 10. The 6-11 big man has struggled to get going over his last three games and has gone scoreless in two of the three. He'll look to find a rhythm Saturday and potentially play his way back into a starting role.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Howard surging after slow start for Georgia Tech After scoring six points in the team’s first five games against Division I opponents and dropping out of the starting lineup, Georgia Tech c...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • AJC.COM

Records double-double Howard provided 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block across 18 minutes during Saturday's 96-60 victory over Alabama State.

Impact Howard has his second double-double as a college senior. Howard's first was when the Yellow Jackets commenced their newest season on Nov. 7.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Howard is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Alabama State, Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Howard will garner his fifth start of the season and his first since Nov. 21 in place of the injured Javon Franklin (undisclosed). The 6-11 senior is averaging 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game and should have a nice size advantage against a weaker opponent Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Wednesday Howard isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game against Marquette.

Impact Javon Franklin will take Howard's spot in the starting lineup Wednesday. Howard has only played six and nine minutes in his last two games, respectively.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season with 15 points Howard closed with 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 20 minutes during Monday's 93-63 victory over Clayton State.

Impact Howard was a regular starter for Georgia Tech last season and is expected to hold the same role in 2022-23, with the difference that he might have a bigger role on the offensive side of the ball. He posted a career-high 6.5 points per game the previous year, but he shouldn't have major issues in topping that figure in 2022-23.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Howard powers Tech to season-opening victory It took Tech a while to get going, but the Yellow Jackets started their men’s basketball season with a 93-63 victory over Clayton State on M...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • AJC.COM

As season nears end, Rodney Howard may be finding his form In the final quarter of the season, two of Georgia Tech’s season-long quests may have been achieved. Coach Josh Pastner’s desire for product...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • AJC.COM

Rejoins starting lineup Howard will start Tuesday's game against NC State.

Impact Howard delivered 10 points (5-7 FG), five rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes off the bench Saturday against Virginia and will return to the starting five for Tuesday's contest. Jordan Meka will move back to the bench after making one start for the Yellow Jackets.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong effort off bench Howard amassed 10 points (5-7 FG), five rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Saturday's 63-53 loss to Virginia.

Impact Howard has started in all but two games for Georgia Tech this season, but he did look productive from the bench in this one as he only missed two shots from the field and also contributed on the glass and as a playmaker. This was just the fourth time he scored in double digits, however, so these numbers shouldn't be expected from him on a regular basis.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Howard closed with one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 80-64 loss to Wake Forest.

Impact Howard returned for the Yellow Jackets on Wednesday after missing the previous five games with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-10 junior has started 11 games for Georgia Tech, putting up 5.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and one block on 25.9 minutes per game this season. Howard came off the bench in his return but figures to return to his normal starting health permitting.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting five Howard isn't among the starters for Wednesday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Howard has been cleared to play in the contest, but it appears he will make his return off the bench in his first appearance as a non-starter all season. Howard figures to retake his spot in the starting five once he's back up to speed.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Howard (ankle) has been cleared to take the floor Wednesday against Wake forest, Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Howard apparently avoided setbacks with his ankle during practice Tuesday, which was the final hurdle between him and a return to action for the first time in nearly a month. Given the lengthy absence, it wouldn't be surprising if Howard's return comes off the bench Wednesday.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Wednesday Coach Josh Pastner said that Howard (ankle) should be cleared to play Wednesday against Wake Forest, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Howard was able to practice without soreness on Monday. Provided he doesn't have any setbacks, Howard should be back out on the court against Wake Forest. Howard has been nursing this ankle injury for about a month now.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out two more games Georgia Tech has ruled Howard (ankle) out for games Wednesday at Boston College and Saturday at North Carolina, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Howard had already missed the Yellow Jackets' previous three games with the ankle injury. Jordan Meka will likely continue to fill in for Howard as Georgia Tech's starting center.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out one to two more weeks Howard (ankle) will reportedly miss one to two more weeks as a result of his ankle injury suffered against Georgia State Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Howard expected to miss a total of a month nursing an ankle injury suffered on December 21st. The 6-foot-10 center has averaged 6.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and one block in his 11 starts for Georgia Tech this season. Coach Josh Pastner said the team will rely on Saba Gigiberia and Jordan Meka to replace his inside scoring.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Howard (ankle) isn't in uniform for Tuesday's game against Duke, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Howard will be sidelined for the second straight game due to the ankle injury. His next chance to take the court will come Saturday versus Notre Dame.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Howard's 20 points lead Western Kentucky past New Mexico State 89-69 in C-USA quarterfinals