2024 Recruiting: Jahki Howard OV and Decision Date

[mauconnfan]

Howard wow special look!

 

[Tomahawk]

I wonder if Castle is playing any part in the recruitment, Howard is originally from Norcross which is about an hour from Covington.

 

[auror]

I wonder if Castle is playing any part in the recruitment, Howard is originally from Norcross which is about an hour from Covington.

Jeremy Lamb was from Norcross as well.

 

[Umami Zen]

Howard has some hops.. Vertical has to be close to Andre J

 

[Mooch82]

We confirm he’s visiting this week?

 

[Umami Zen]

Did not know Howard was a Boston native.. Gotta help.. Hope OV happens and goes well for the next few days..

 

[husky429]

We confirm he’s visiting this week?

"Hailing from the east coast, Howard has spent most of his youth bouncing from Boston to Atlanta and back."

Sounds like his dad may be in Boston. He lived in Boston from 10-13 but has been in Atlanta since. So I'm not sure if the northeast connection will be a big factor here.

 

[Umami Zen]

"Hailing from the east coast, Howard has spent most of his youth bouncing from Boston to Atlanta and back."

Sounds like his dad may be in Boston. He lived in Boston from 10-13 but has been in Atlanta since. So I'm not sure if the northeast connection will be a big factor here.

In one of his pictures online.. Has a "617" tattoo prominently displayed on right bicep.. A shout out to Boston.. No question he's been spending time in Atlanta.. Saw the same article referred to in your quote.. Would look great in Storrs.

 

[NJHoops]

He‘s playing with the Lightning now, but he still has northeast/Massachusetts basketball connections with some Expressions Elite people.

 

[ToolzieFan]

We confirm he’s visiting this week?

Sounds like he’s there today.

 

[Mooch82]

Crazy athleticism from this dude...would be fun.

 

[seeya27]

Crazy athleticism from this dude...would be fun.

He appears to have Andre Jackson athleticism. (Hairs on the back of my head starting to stand).

 

[HuskyHawk]

Wow, length, crazy hops and skills. Lock him up today.

 

[seeya27]

I have seen it written that he is a "project". Well in that vein, Jordan Hawkins & Andre Jackson were projects. Sanogo too.

I'll take that kind of a project any day of the week.

 

[husky429]

I have seen it written that he is a "project". Well in that vein, Jordan Hawkins & Andre Jackson were projects. Sanogo too.

I'll take that kind of a project any day of the week.

I don't think anyone considered Sanogo, Jackson or Hawkins projects in the traditional sense. They all had ready-made high-major skillsets. Some great skill development helped wi. The natty, but they were clearly highly skilled players coming out of hs. Someone like Singare is a project.

Howard isn't a project either.

 

[NCHuskie919]

Crazy athleticism from this dude...would be fun.

I remember reading somewhere on here that he can shoot a little too. Would be a nice piece to add for sure

 

[Psolo12]

I have seen it written that he is a "project". Well in that vein, Jordan Hawkins & Andre Jackson were projects. Sanogo too.

I'll take that kind of a project any day of the week.

Definitely don't remember Sanogo being considered a "project".

 

[seeya27]

I don't think anyone considered Sanogo, Jackson or Hawkins projects in the traditional sense. They all had ready-made high-major skillsets. Some great skill development helped wi. The natty, but they were clearly highly skilled players coming out of hs. Someone like Singare is a project.

Howard isn't a project either.

I agree. Just saw the term "project" written about him and thought, "yeah, I'll take that project, thank you."

 

[bfs3]

I’ll keep wearing my UConn jersey around Atlantic Station. Maybe he’ll take it as a sign.

 

[NJHoops]

The recruiting game really is so ridiculous and exhausting.

 

[auror]

The recruiting game really is so ridiculous and exhausting.

I promise to not be shocked when Dan pulls a Billy Donovan after we repeat this year.

 

[Ricker]

The coach road show had to eat into quality time with Howard. That scheduling surprises me given the regular effort to build relationships with recruits and family/entourage on visits

 

[UCfor3]

The coach road show had to eat into quality time with Howard. That scheduling surprises me given the regular effort to build relationships with recruits and family/entourage on visits

Was thinking the same last night. If Howard is indeed on campus, I wondered if it was odd to have this event scheduled during a visit.

 

[navery12]

Was thinking the same last night. If Howard is indeed on campus, I wondered if it was odd to have this event scheduled during a visit.

Not sure of the exact timing of when Howard got to campus, but a lot of times Hurley and the coaches aren't around at night. They're letting his potential teammates build the bond and give him the real answers to his questions

 

[Umami Zen]

The coach road show had to eat into quality time with Howard. That scheduling surprises me given the regular effort to build relationships with recruits and family/entourage on visits

Green Room road trip tomorrow.. Wonder if today is a "practice" day for Jahki to observe?? Do we know who is considered the lead recruiter for Howard??

 

[TheHorde]

Road shows are useful imo to develop relationships further for NIL possibilities, as well as with CT high school coaches, and the fan base at large.

 

[ToolzieFan]

I don’t hate the coaches being able to say to a recruit that they’re busy on Thursday because they have to watch the #51 recruit in his class get drafted in the top 20 of the NBA draft.

 

[djct1999]

I don’t hate the coaches being able to say to a recruit that they’re busy on Thursday because they have to watch the #51 recruit in his class get drafted in the top 20 of the NBA draft.

especially when he texts a selfie in the green room and says this can be you!

 

[Com'rGordon]

Anyone have an update on how this visit went?

 

[EZPass]

^second that…