Jahki Howard - College Basketball News & Rumors

Utah facing extensive rebuild under first-year coach Alex Jensen

The Utes are hoping veteran NBA assistant Alex Jensen can restore the program to the heights it experienced when Jensen played for Utah under Rick Majerus in the late 1990s

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Former Auburn forward Jahki Howard commits to Big 12 program The former four-star forward will remain in the Power Five after announcing his transfer from Auburn.

APRIL 20 • USATODAY.COM

Former Auburn 4-Star Commits to Big 12 Program Former Auburn four-star Jahki Howard transfers and commits to the Utah Utes.

APRIL 19 • SACBEE.COM

Commits to Utah Howard has committed to Utah for the 2025-26 season, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Howard didn't play much for Auburn in the 2024-25 season. He could find more playing time in Utah, though it seems he'll have to earn a role in the rotation.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn forward Jahki Howard enters transfer portal The former four-star recruit averaged 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds during his first college basketball season.

APRIL 10 • USATODAY.COM

Auburn forward Jahki Howard set to enter transfer portal Howard departs from Auburn after appearing in 21 games as a true freshman.

APRIL 10 • USATODAY.COM

Plans to enter portal Howard plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Nick Kosko of On3.com.

Impact Though available for all but three games of Auburn's 2024-25 season, Howard logged 15 DNPs. After the 2025 NCAA Tournament's first rounds, he did not play again.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn goes from early turbulence with players in the air to landing in the NCAA Final Four

Auburn’s season began with some real turbulence on its first trip

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

No. 1 seed Auburn has a roster filled with 'underdog kids' looking for a turnaround in NCAA play

Auburn has an unusual roster makeup for a team that won the Southeastern Conference’s regular season and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Jahki Howard: The poster child of modern basketball paths Jahki Howard has had a bigger impact on the game of basketball way before his time at Auburn.

JANUARY 6 • AL.COM

Solid output in third game Howard logged 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and four rebounds across 21 minutes during Sunday's 98-54 victory over Richmond.

Impact Howard's appearance in Auburn's blowout win over Richmond was only his third game this season, but he made the most of it with an efficient 13 points. The freshman forward has been in the dog house for much of the season after an altercation on a team flight, but he's proving that he can be of value when he plays.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Tigers Howard (not injury related) is available for Auburn ahead of its Monday night matchup with North Alabama, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Howard missed the previous two games with while being internally disciplined following an incident on the Tigers' flight to Houston ahead of that game. The forward, who played 20 minutes in the opener, is now available for head coach Bruce Pearl's squad. However, it remains to be seen if he'l suit up.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Howard (not injury related) is back practicing with Auburn, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Howard missed the past two games for Auburn while dealing with fallout from a reported altercation involving several players on the team's flight to Houston last week. The forward's return to practice is a good sign that he's slowly getting out of the dog house, but head coach Bruce Pearl wouldn't comment on his availability moving forward.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Kent State Howard (not injury related) is not dressed and won't play vs. Kent State on Wednesday, Daniel Locke of SI.com reports.

Impact The reasons behind Howard's absence remain unclear, but he won't be available for this matchup, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to action. Howard's next chance to play will come against North Alabama on Monday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel Saturday Howard won't travel with Auburn for the Tigers' clash with Houston, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Howard's travel restriction, one also applied to senior Ja'Heim Hudson, stems from an altercation players reportedly got involved in Friday. The freshman played in Auburn's opener and tallied seven points, four rebounds, one steal and one block.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Utah facing extensive rebuild under first-year coach Alex Jensen

Auburn goes from early turbulence with players in the air to landing in the NCAA Final Four

No. 1 seed Auburn has a roster filled with 'underdog kids' looking for a turnaround in NCAA play