Richard Howell (basketball)

Howell attended Joseph Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia. As a senior, he averaged 16.5 points per game as he went on to be selected to the Georgia 5A All-State first team.{{cite web|url=http://www.gopack.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/richard_howell_621865.html |title=Richard Howell Bio |work=GoPack.com |access-date=February 22, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001193009/http://www.gopack.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/richard_howell_621865.html |archive-date=October 1, 2013 }} He played AAU basketball for the Worldwide Renegades{{cite web | url=http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3111236 | title=Scout.com: Richard Howell Profile | work=Scout.com | access-date=March 28, 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516105056/http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3111236 | archive-date=16 May 2013}} alongside his future teammate at N.C. State, Lorenzo Brown. Coming out of high school, Howell was rated by Scout.com as the 16th best power forward in the nation.{{cite web | url=http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=44&yr=2009 | title=Scout.com College Basketball Team Recruiting Prospects | work=Scout.com | access-date=March 28, 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516110833/http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=44&yr=2009 | archive-date=16 May 2013}}

In his freshman season at North Carolina State, Howell missed the first five games of the season due to a knee injury sustained during pre-season. In 30 games, he averaged 4.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/richard-howell-1.html | title=Richard Howell Stats | work=Sports-Reference.com | access-date=April 9, 2014}}

In his sophomore season, he finished fifth in the ACC in offensive rebounds, pulling down 2.8 per game. In 30 games, he averaged 7.4 points and 6.5 rebounds in 18.2 minutes per game.

In his junior season, he finished third in the ACC in rebounding. In 37 games, he averaged 10.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.0 minutes per game.

In his senior season, he was named to the All-ACC first team. In 35 games, he averaged 12.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.6 minutes per game.{{cite web|last=Keeley |first=Laura |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/11/2741966/duke-unc-nc-state-combine-for.html |title=Duke, UNC, NC State combine for 13 on all-ACC basketball teams |work=NewsObserver.com |date=March 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131128210723/http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/11/2741966/duke-unc-nc-state-combine-for.html |archive-date=November 28, 2013}} He was regarded as a very important member of the 2012–13 Wolfpack.{{cite web | url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-01-12/no-1-duke-upset-richard-howell-avoids-greedy-decisions-wolfpack-profit | title=No. 1 Duke upset: Richard Howell avoids 'greedy decisions,' Wolfpack profit | work=SportingNews.com | date=January 12, 2013 | access-date=March 6, 2014 | author=Fagan, Ryan}}

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| align="left" | 2009–10

| align="left" | NC State

| 30 || 1 || 13.6 || .460 || .182 || .574 || 4.6 || .6 || .4 || .2 || 4.9

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| align="left" | 2010–11

| align="left" | NC State

| 30 || 8 || 18.2 || .518 || .400 || .648 || 6.5 || .9 || .8 || .5 || 7.4

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| align="left" | 2011–12

| align="left" | NC State

| 37 || 37 || 27.0 || .489 || .000 || .636 || 9.2 || 1.1 || 1.0 || .3 || 10.8

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| align="left" | 2012–13

| align="left" | NC State

| 35 || 35 || 31.6 || .570 || .000 || .648 || 10.9 || 1.7 || 1.0 || .9 || 12.7

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| align="left" | Career

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| 132 || 81 || 23.2 || .518 || .222 || .633 || 8.0 || 1.1 || .8 || .5 || 9.2

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After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Howell joined the Denver Nuggets for the 2013 NBA Summer League, and had a short stint with French club BCM Gravelines.{{cite web | url=http://www.sportando.com/en/cat/nba/103534/gravelines-dunkerque-signs-rookie-richard-howell.html | title=Gravelines-Dunkerque signs rookie Richard Howell | work=Sportando.com | date=July 12, 2013 | access-date=April 9, 2014}}{{cite web | url=http://www.sportando.com/en/cat/nba/105762/gravelines-dunkerque-richard-howell-part-ways.html | title=Gravelines-Dunkerque, Richard Howell part ways | work=Sportando.com | date=September 5, 2013 | access-date=April 9, 2014}}

On September 13, 2013, Howell signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-sign-forward-richard-howell | title=TRAIL BLAZERS SIGN FORWARD RICHARD HOWELL | work=NBA.com | date=September 13, 2013 | access-date=April 9, 2014}} However, he was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 22 after appearing in one preseason game.{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-waive-bost-singler-and-howell | title=TRAIL BLAZERS WAIVE BOST, SINGLER, AND HOWELL | work=NBA.com | date=October 22, 2013 | access-date=April 9, 2014}} On November 1, 2013, he was acquired by the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Trail Blazers.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/idaho/stampede_acquire_pledger_fina_2013_11_18.html |title=Stampede acquire Pledger, Finalize Training Camp Roster |work=NBA.com |date=November 4, 2013 |access-date=April 9, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019091934/http://www.nba.com/dleague/idaho/stampede_acquire_pledger_fina_2013_11_18.html |archive-date=October 19, 2014 }} On January 29, 2014, he was waived by the Stampede.{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/idaho/stampede_acquire_derrick_carac_2014_01_29.html | title=Stampede Acquire Derrick Caracter | work=NBA.com | date=January 29, 2014 | access-date=April 9, 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413175354/http://www.nba.com/dleague/idaho/stampede_acquire_derrick_carac_2014_01_29.html | archive-date=April 13, 2014 }} In 20 games for the Stampede, he averaged 18.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

On January 30, 2014, Howell signed with the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters as an import for the 2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup.{{cite web | last=Dionela | first=John Rupert | url=http://philnews.ph/2014/01/30/talk-n-text-calls-up-import-to-bring-in-richard-howell/ | title=Talk n' Text Calls Up Import, To Bring in Richard Howell | work=PhilNews.ph | date=January 30, 2014 | access-date=April 9, 2014}} In his first game for the Texters, Howell recorded a career-high 30 rebounds, surpassing his previous record of 20, in an 85–72 victory over the Alaska Aces.{{cite web | last=Joble | first=Rey | url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/with-30-rebound-debut-richard-howell-announces-dominant-presence-for-talk-n-text | title=With 30-rebound debut, Richard Howell announces dominant presence for Talk 'N Text | work=InterAksyon.com | date=March 5, 2014 | access-date=March 7, 2014}} In 15 games for the Texters, he averaged 19.6 points, 18.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

On July 30, 2014, Howell signed with Juvecaserta Basket of Italy for the 2014–15 season.{{cite news|title=Pasta Reggia Caserta announces Richard Howell|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/italy/serie-a/129616/pasta-reggia-caserta-announces-richard-howell.html|access-date=July 30, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=July 30, 2014}}{{cite news|title=FIRMATO RICHARD HOWELL|url=http://www.juvecaserta.it/firmato-richard-howell/|access-date=July 30, 2014|work=juvecaserta.it|date=July 30, 2014}} On November 20, 2014, he was released by Juvecaserta after appearing in just four games.{{cite news|title=Juve Caserta lands Ivanov and Antonutti, parts ways with Howell|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/italy/serie-a/141931/juve-caserta-lands-ivanov-and-antonutti-parts-ways-with-howell.html|access-date=November 20, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=November 26, 2014}}

On January 13, 2015, Howell re-signed with the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters for the 2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup.{{cite web | last=Ganglani | first=Naveen | url=http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/pba/80693-alapag-manager-bring-back-richard-howell | title=Alapag's first move as team manager is bringing back Richard Howell | work=Rappler.com | date=January 13, 2015 | access-date=July 28, 2016}} However, on February 18, he was released by the club despite leading his team to a 4–1 record through five games.{{cite web | last=Ganglani | first=Naveen | url=http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/pba/84240-richard-howell-replaced-talk-n-text-import | title=Richard Howell replaced as Talk 'N Text's import | work=Rappler.com | date=February 18, 2015 | access-date=July 28, 2016}} In five games, he averaged 15.8 points, 15.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

On March 6, 2015, Howell was acquired by the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League.{{cite web | url=http://austin.dleague.nba.com/news/austin-spurs-acquire-richard-howell/ | title=AUSTIN SPURS ACQUIRE RICHARD HOWELL | work=NBA.com | date=March 6, 2015 | access-date=July 28, 2016}} In eight games for the Spurs, he averaged 8.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

On June 19, 2015, Howell signed with Leones de Santo Domingo for the rest of the 2015 LNB season.{{cite news|last=Nunez|first=Johanna|title=Richard Wohell nuevo refuerzo de Leones para esta noche|url=http://fiebredeportiva.com/Detalle/DisplayNoticia.aspx?IDNews=kdTtmu+IxA0=|language=es|access-date=June 20, 2015|work=FiebreDeportiva.com|date=June 19, 2015}} In six games for Leones, he averaged 11.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

On August 11, 2015, Howell signed with Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.{{cite web |url=http://www.sportando.com/m/en/europe/israel/172411/richard-howell-moves-to-ironi-nahariya.html|title=Richard Howell Moves to Ironi Nahariya|work=Sportando.com|date=August 11, 2015|access-date=August 11, 2015}} On January 24, 2016, Howell recorded a season-high 27 points, shooting 12-of-17 from the field, along with eight rebounds in a 94–87 win over Bnei Herzliya. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 17 MVP.{{cite web|title=מצטיין המחזור ה-17 בליגת ווינר סל: ריצ'רד האואל|url=http://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=6531|work=basket.co.il|date=January 26, 2016|access-date=January 26, 2016|language=he}} Howell helped Nahariya reach the 2016 Israeli League Playoffs, where they eventually lost Hapoel Eilat. In 34 games played during the 2015–16 season, Howell averaged 15.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

On July 21, 2016, Howell agreed terms with Maccabi Tel Aviv,{{cite web|title=מכבי תל אביב: ריצ'רד האוול סיכם לשנתיים|url=https://sports.walla.co.il/item/2981437|work=walla.co.il|date=July 21, 2016|access-date=July 21, 2016|language=he}} but eventually the deal fell through. One week later, Howell signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv.{{cite web|title=Hapoel Tel Aviv signs Richard Howell to a two-year deal|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/israel/207998/hapoel-tel-aviv-signs-richard-howell-to-a-two-year-deal.html|work=Sportando.com|date=July 28, 2016|access-date=July 28, 2016}} On December 1, 2016, Howell was named Israeli League Player of the Month for games played in November.{{cite web|title=מצטיין חודש נובמבר: ריצ'רד האואל|url=http://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=10791|work=basket.co.il|date=December 1, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016|language=he}}

On April 13, 2017, Howell parted ways with Hapoel Tel Aviv and joined Hapoel Jerusalem, signing a one-year deal.{{cite web|title=Hapoel Jerusalem sign Richard Howell|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/israel/231990/hapoel-jerusalem-sign-richard-howell.html|work=Sportando.com|date=April 13, 2017|access-date=April 13, 2017}} He helped lead Jerusalem to the 2017 Israeli League championship.

On May 27, 2018, Howell recorded 22 points, shooting 11-of-13 from the field, along with six rebounds and two steals in a 99–80 win over Ironi Nes Ziona. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 33 MVP.{{cite news|title=מצטיין המחזור ה-33: ריצ'רד האואל|url=http://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=18998|access-date=May 28, 2018|work=basket.co.il|date=May 28, 2018|language=he}} On June 3, 2018, Howell recorded a season-high 24 points, shooting 8-of-12 from the field, along with nine rebounds, two assists and four steals in a 107–105 playoff win over Hapoel Gilboa Galil.{{cite news|title=Winner League Quarter Final, Game Number 3: Hapoel J-M Vs Gilboa Galil|url=http://basket.co.il/game-zone.asp?GameId=23377&lang=en|access-date=June 3, 2018|work=basket.co.il|date=June 3, 2018}} Howell helped Jerusalem reach the 2018 Israeli League Final Four, where they eventually lost to Hapoel Holon.

In September 2018, Howell was suspended by the Israeli anti-doping agency for three months after he tested positive to Cannabis use during the Israeli League playoffs.{{cite web|title=Richard Howell, TaShawn Thomas suspended by the Israeli anti-doping agency|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/others/732758/richard-howell-tashawn-thomas-suspended-by-the-israeli-anti-doping-agency/|work=eurohoops.net|date=September 2, 2018|access-date=September 5, 2018}}

On November 10, 2018, Howell returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv for a second stint, signing a one-year deal.{{cite web|title=Richard Howell signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/richard-howell-signs-with-hapoel-tel-aviv/|work=Sportando.basketball|date=November 10, 2018|access-date=November 10, 2018}} On November 25, 2018, Howell recorded a double-double with a season-high 22 points and 10 rebounds in his second game with Hapoel, shooting 9-of-15 from the field, to go with five assists in a 90–78 win over Ironi Nes Ziona.{{cite web|title=Winner League, Game 8: Hapoel TA Vs Nes Ziona|url=http://basket.co.il/game-zone.asp?GameId=23833&lang=en|work=basket.co.il|date=November 25, 2018|access-date=June 4, 2019}} In 26 games played for Hapoel, he averaged 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Howell helped the team reach the 2019 Israeli League Playoffs, where they eventually were eliminated by Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Quarterfinals.

In June 2019, Howell signed with the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association as a replacement for Robert Dozier as the team's import for the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/phoenix-fuel-masters-replacing-injured-rob-dozier-with-richard-howell-a793-20190604|title=Phoenix set to bring in Richard Howell to replace injured Rob Dozier |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=June 4, 2019 |publisher=Spin.ph|access-date=October 20, 2019}} In 9 games played for the Fuel Masters, he averaged 22.7 points, 16.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game

On October 20, 2019, Howell signed with Hapoel Holon.{{cite web|url=http://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=22676 |title=הסגולים מתחזקים: ריצ'רד האואל חתם |date=October 20, 2019 |publisher=basket.co.il |access-date=October 20, 2019 |language=he}} He averaged 8.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game during the 2019–20 season. He returned to Hapoel Holon for the 2020–21 season,{{cite news |title=Hapoel Holon re-sign Richard Howell |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/hapoel-holon-re-sign-richard-howell/ |website=Sportando |access-date=August 14, 2020 |date=August 14, 2020|last1=Borghesan |first1=Ennio Terrasi }} but injury saw him miss most of the season.{{cite news |title=Hapoel Haifa B.C. on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/HapoelHaifaBC/status/1577970652199411712 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 6, 2022 |date=October 6, 2022 |language=Hebrew}}

In October 2022, Howell signed with Hapoel Haifa. He played one game before leaving the team.{{cite news |title=Richard Howell |url=https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Richard-Howell/188621 |website=eurobasket.com |access-date=November 10, 2022}} In January 2023, he joined Maccabi Haifa of the Liga Leumit.

On April 6, 2017, Howell received an Israeli passport.{{cite web | url=http://sports.walla.co.il/item/3054773 | title=הפועל תל אביב: ריצ'רד האוול קיבל אזרחות ישראלית | work=walla.co.il | date=April 5, 2017 | access-date=April 6, 2017 | language=he}} In September 2017, Howell made his debut for the Israeli national team at EuroBasket 2017 tournament, where he averaged 17.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game.{{cite web|url=https://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/p/rpp//q/richard%20howell/pid//_//players.html|title=Richard HOWELL (ISR)|work=FIBA.com|access-date=February 26, 2018}}

{{reflist}}

• [http://www.gopack.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=623 NC State Wolfpack bio]
• [https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Richard-Howell/Summary/3790 RealGM profile]
• [http://stats.nbadleague.com/player/#!/203494/ NBA D-League profile]

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