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HSU SID Andrew R. Goetz
David Howard Leads CCAA in Scoring, Named First Team All-CCAA After Three-Year Absence
For the remainder of the summer the Humboldt State athletic department will countdown its Top 10 of 2014. The Top 10 will feature outstanding accomplishments, memorable moments and historic events during the 2013-14 Lumberjack athletic season.
Few would have expected that junior David Howard would be one of the conference’s most dynamic players after three years away from collegiate basketball. Howard proved the naysayers wrong as he earned First Team All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors and led the CCAA in scoring during the 2013-14 season.
Howard’s story is a true underdog story, and it still has some pages to be written. He was an elite college basketball player who dropped out of school due to poor grades and lack of interest, fell in with the wrong crowd and spent time homeless. He battled back from the brink of obscurity to become one of the CCAA’s top players.
“David is a perfect example of a success story and what an NCAA institution can provide a student-athlete,” said Head Coach Steve Kinder. “David represents success from hard work, dedication and perseverance. He has progressed from high school graduate to young man through his challenges and experiences at HSU.”
The 6-7 Howard led Humboldt State men’s basketball and the CCAA in scoring with 19 points per game. The Chicago, Ill., native also ranked among the conference’s top 10 in seven offensive categories. He compiled 13 games with 20-plus points and scored over 30 points in two games.
Howard’s season-best performance came on Jan. 11 against San Francisco State. The Lumberjack big man scored a season-high 35 points, blocked a pair of shots, pulled down seven rebounds and tallied two steals.
Kinder recognizes Howard’s success on the court, but believes the balance he has found in his life and in the classroom has made the difference.
“David is taking the opportunity to earn an academic degree at HSU and has gained regional recognition on the basketball court.”
Click HERE for the complete feature detailing Howard’s journey from the edge of obscurity to success in life and in basketball.
HSU Top 10 of 2014
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