2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
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Career Single-Game Bests
| Category |
Total |
Date |
Opponent |
| Points |
31 |
11/16/19 |
at Minot State |
| Rebounds |
13 |
12/7/19 |
at Western Washington |
| Assists |
3 |
1/16/20 |
5 times |
| Steals |
2 |
1/29/20 |
3 times |
| Blocks |
2 |
1/12/19 |
2 times |
| FG Made |
12 |
1/25/20 |
4 times |
| 3-Pt FG Made |
4 |
11/16/19 |
at Minot State |
| FT Made |
9 |
1/30/20 |
vs. Concordia (Ore.) |
| Minutes |
39 |
1/11/20 |
vs. Central Washington |
*Date of last occurrence if multiple
*Bold italics indicate school record
Double-Doubles
| Date |
Opponent |
Points |
Rebounds |
Minutes |
| 12/7/19 |
Western Washington |
19 |
13 |
31 |
| 12/5/19 |
Simon Fraser |
27Â Â Â |
10 |
33 |
| 11/30/19 |
Adams State |
27 |
10 |
32 |
| 11/29/19 |
Adams State |
17 |
11 |
31 |
| 11/21/19 |
Northwest |
28 |
10 |
33 |
| 1/17/19 |
Western Washington |
17 |
10 |
25 |
6 total; Gray: 2018-19 (Freshman, 1); Blue: 2019-20 (Sophomore, 5).
Awards
| All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Season |
| GNAC Freshman of the Year |
2018-19 (Freshman) |
| 2nd Team |
2019-20 (Sophomore) |
| Honorable Mention |
2018-19 (Freshman) |
| Academic All-GNAC |
2020-21 (Junior) |
| Academic All-GNAC |
2019-20 (Sophomore) |
| Athletic Department Awards (Buzzies) |
Season |
| Basketball Player of the Year |
2019-20 (Sophomore) |
| Freshman of the Year |
2018-19 (Freshman) |
Career Summary (all rankings current as of July 7, 2021): Ranks amongst MSUB’s top ten with his 17.9 points per game (10th) and was the program’s 23rd career 1,000-point scorer...Finished with 1,023 career points in 57 games as a Yellowjacket...Was named the GNAC Freshman of the Year in 2018-19 — the second ‘Jacket to win the award in program history...Earned All-GNAC Second Team honors as a sophomore in 2019-20, improving on his honorable mention selection as a freshman...Averaged 17.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game throughout his career...Improved his scoring average from 15.7 points to 20.3 points per game from his freshman and sophomore years — all while shooting better than 50% from the field in both seasons...Ranked in the top 5 in the GNAC in scoring as a freshman and was the GNAC’s second-leading scorer as a sophomore...Was a two-time academic-All GNAC selection.
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2020-21: Season canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic...Started in both exhibition games and was not only the team’s leading scorer at 26.5 points per game, but also had a team-high 53 points during the shortened season…Poured in a season-high 29 points (on 10-for-17 shooting) and chipped in seven rebounds against Yellowstone Christian College on Feb. 6...Tied two career-highs with four made threes against Yellowstone Christina College...Was an Academic All-GNAC selection.
2019-20: Named second team all-GNAC as a sophomore...Played and started all 28 games...Led the team in scoring and took second in the GNAC with 20.3 points per game...Second on the team and sixth in the conference in rebounding with 7.1 rebounds per game...14th in the GNAC in field goal percentage at .505...Second on the team and ninth in the GNAC in minutes per game at 31.8...Shot 50.5-percent from the field with 212 total field goals...Made 39 three-pointers for a percentage of 38-percent...Shot .813 from the free throw line and led the team in free throws made with 104...Led the team in rebounding with 199 total rebounds and 72 offensive rebounds...Totaled 32 assists, 13 steals, and seven blocks...Marked season high 31 points at Minot State on Nov. 16...Totaled 13 rebounds at Western Washington on Dec. 7 for season high...Led the team in double-doubles with five...Season high 39 minutes played versus Central Washington on Jan. 11...Named academic All-GNAC.
2018-19: Named GNAC freshman of the year and all-GNAC honorable mention in first season with MSUB...Played 29 games with seven starts and 23.5 minutes on the court per game...Top scorer on the team with 456 points (15.7 points per game)...Ranked No. 5 in the conference in scoring...Grabbed 5.2 rebounds per game, 19th best in the GNAC...Shot 53.5 percent from the field (14th GNAC)...Second on the team with 62 made free throws...Had 24 total assists...Second highest rebound total with 55 offensive rebounds and 95 defensive rebounds...Season high 27 points against Western Oregon on Feb. 9...Had 12 made field goals on Feb. 9 against Western Oregon...Brought in 10 rebounds on Jan. 17 versus Western Washington.
Eastern Washington University:Â Spent a season as a redshirt on an Eagles team that won 20 games and advanced to the Big Sky Conference Championship game.
Great Falls High School: One of the most decorated players in Montana history as a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year, two-time USA Today All-USA Montana Player of the Year and named Mr. Basketball in the Treasure State...scored 2,083 points in his career with the Bison becoming the first player ever to score 2,000 points at the AA level...passed his brother, and former MSUB assistant coach, Bobby Howard on the all-time scoring list before breaking Mike Warhank's school record 1,581 points...averaged a double-double each year as a prep and finished with averages of 24.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals as a senior...led the Bison to the state semi-finals as a senior and the quarter-finals as a junior...graduated Great Falls High School with a 3.71 GPA.
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Coach Durham on Howard: "Brendan is very determined to keep improving each season and we saw that from Freshman to Sophomore season. Brendan was our most consistent player all season and posted 20 points and 7 rebounds per game as a Sophomore. Brendan’s next step will be tied to his 3-point shooting and added strength this off-season. Brendan leads by the example he sets everyday on the court."
Howard on choosing MSUB:Â "I've always loved Montana and it was very difficult for me to leave. I think it was a valuable experience for me to leave and I felt it was something I needed to do. It is going to be really cool to come back and play in front of people in Montana. I think MSUB is headed in the right direction with Coach Durham and Coach Howard. I am excited to be a part of this program and excited for the future."
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2018-19Freshman
Forward
6'6"
215 lbs
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2019-20Sophomore
Forward
6'6"
0 lbs
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2020-21Junior
Forward
6'6"
0 lbs
