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Bryson Howard's Big College Choice: What's Next for the Rising Star?

Plano, Texas, USATue Oct 21 2025

Live Announcement:

  • Date: Tuesday
  • Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: CBS Sports HQ and the CBS Sports College Basketball YouTube Channel

About Bryson Howard

  • Ranking: No. 12 overall player in the Class of 2026 (247Sports)
  • Status: Five-star prospect
  • Background: Tall, left-handed player with a strong basketball pedigree
  • Father: Josh Howard, former NBA player and Wake Forest college basketball standout

Recruitment Frenzy

  • Favorite: Duke
  • Recent Visits: Kentucky, North Carolina

High School Career (Junior Year at Heritage High School, Plano, Texas)

  • Points: 17.1 per game
  • Rebounds: 10.2 per game
  • Ranking Journey: Unranked → No. 29 → Current five-star status

Game Highlights

  • Strengths:
  • Strong, physical player
  • Finishes plays above the rim
  • Good shooting stroke (three-pointers and free throws)
  • Excellent defensive coverage and playmaking skills
  • Areas for Improvement:
  • Angles and decision-making
  • Developing right hand
  • Better decisions when attacking the basket

Potential

  • High potential to become a standout player at the college level

questions

    Could there be any secret agreements or promises made to Bryson Howard by any of the universities?
    What factors might influence Bryson Howard's decision beyond the reputation of the universities he is considering?
    What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of making a college commitment at such a young age?

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