Howell has been huge in region play this season, recently tallying 28 points and 20 rebounds in a 106-95 win over Walton on Jan. 24 and scoring 18 points in a convincing 69-52 win over Lassiter last Friday. His scoring and rebounding have helped the Wildcats to a 14-6 record this season, with only one loss to a Georgia team. Howell, a 6-foot-8 senior power forward, is committed to N.C. State.