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

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