Basic
- Position: Guard
- From: Miami, FL
- Current team: Michigan
- Height: 6-foot-8
- Weight: 215lb
- Wingspan: 6-foot-9
Stats
- 31.8 minutes per game in 2022–23.
- Averaged 14.2 points on 41.4% shooting, with 2.8 boards, 2 assists and 0.7 blocks per game.
- Took 7.3 3-pointers per game, averaging 36.8% of makes.
- Shot 36.8% on all 2-point attempts.
- Got to the charity stripe 2.6 times per game, making 2.1 of attempts (80%).
Strengths
- Physically gifted swingman with a solid 6-foot-8, 215-pound frame
- Excellent floor spacer, displaying confidence, range, and touch from the perimeter
- High and compact shot release, resulting in a reliable shooting stroke
- Effective movement without the ball, excelling at navigating screens and handoffs
- Capable of creating space for deep shots using stepback and jab step moves
- Shows promise as a mid-range shooter, comfortable with pull-ups and runners
- Demonstrates good decision-making, balancing passing and shooting options
- Effective pick-and-roll player, utilizing shooting to open passing lanes for teammates
- Flashes potential in the post game, using size and touch against smaller defenders
- High basketball IQ, takes care of the ball, and plays to his strengths
- Strong bloodlines with his father, Juwan Howard, having a successful NBA career
Weaknesses
- Lacks significant athleticism and explosiveness
- Questions about his length and overall athletic upside
- Limited off-the-dribble game, relying on ball screens to generate momentum
- Struggles with finishing at the rim, particularly given his height
- Not an above-the-rim player, lacking verticality in half-court offense
- Handles the ball better with fewer dribbles
- Tends to settle for jump shots instead of aggressively attacking the basket
- Experienced difficulties during conference play, with opponents exploiting tendencies
- Defensive improvement needed, targeted in on-ball and off-ball actions
- Below-average lateral quickness and struggles to contain penetration
- Switchability potential but faces challenges against more athletic and stronger opponents
- Limited impact defensively with low steal and block totals
- Inconsistent rebounding, often prioritizes leaking out to the perimeter in transition
Clips
Take a look at some clips of Jett Howard’s game!
Draft projection
When assessing Howard’s potential in the draft, his defensive development and the scheme in which he will be utilized are key factors. If there is doubt about his ability to improve defensively or fit into a specific scheme, he may become a rotation player known for floor spacing but lacking in defensive contributions and overall impact on the stat sheet beyond scoring. However, if there is confidence in his defensive growth, he could emerge as a valuable starter. With his versatile shooting off the dribble and movement, he possesses a high offensive ceiling, especially when combined with his passing and playmaking abilities on the move. The scheme he enters will greatly influence his success. Placing him in a heliocentric offense reliant on high ball screens and limited movement may not maximize his potential. However, a system emphasizing ball and off-ball movement, incorporating dribble handoffs and creative offensive actions, would enable him to thrive due to his shooting on the move, ball handling in downhill situations, and solid passing vision. The goal is for him to become an impactful player akin to Kevin Huerter, who has become a highly valued asset for the Kings. Nevertheless, his defensive improvement remains crucial, and my assessment is slightly more conservative than the consensus due to this factor.
He could be a top-ten pick in the modern NBA, but his improvement areas could prevent Howard from making consistent impact, yet.
