LAS VEGAS – One of the more intriguing upside prospects in the 2024 class, Jahki Howard has settled into his new home at Overtime Elite and is shining as a versatile wing capable of playing a number of roles at the college level.
The four-star wing's recruitment is nowhere near its conclusion, though, as new schools seem to be signaling interest these days. Rivals recently spoke with Howard about where things stand and which programs he’s considering.
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IN HIS OWN WORDS
ON GEORGIA TECH:
“I was in Atlanta a little bit before I even went to [Overtime Elite], so I know about Georgia Tech a little already. I was talking to the old staff even last year. I’ve had a relationship with Georgia Tech since my freshman year, really.”
ON THE NEW GEORGIA TECH STAFF:
“Coach [Damon] Stoudamire is a great coach. I also play with a Georgia Tech commit, Jaeden Mustaf, who is on me about Tech. Jaeden tried to encourage me to go there. He wants me to commit there. The biggest thing the staff tells me is just to keep working hard. They feel like a family there, and that’s how they treat me.”
ON WHAT HE WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING AT AUBURN:
“I’m just really hoping to see how the staff is, how they do stuff and how they practice. Also, my other teammate – my teammate during the summer – Tahaad Pettiford is going there, so he tells me about it.”
ON OTHER SCHOOLS IN THE MIX:
“I visited Arizona State recently. USC has been talking to me, too. Arkansas, too.”
ON HIS ARIZONA STATE VISIT:
“It was a nice campus. I really liked it. I’m not gonna lie, I really liked everything about it. They have a great atmosphere and a big fan base.”
ON A DECISION TIMETABLE:
“I plan on waiting. I won't make a decision until maybe after the season. I’m planning to wait and weigh all my options, so we’ll see.”
RIVALS' REACTION
Howard has progressed a ton over the last year and is definitely a candidate to see more interest arrive as he plays his senior year at OTE. He’s long been an elite athlete capable of impacting games above the rim and in transition but has taken massive strides as both a shooter and a defender in recent months.
For now, Auburn, ASU and Georgia Tech seem to be the main players but that could change between now and when Howard will begin focusing on making his college choice.
