Jett Howard is an emerging American professional basketball star in the NBA. As a small forward for the Orlando Magic, Howard comes from a legacy steeped in the history of basketball, with his father Juwan Howard a former NBA All-Star. Juwan Howard now serves as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines basketball team.
Nurtured amidst basketball excellence, Jett Howard developed his basketball fundamentals at NSU and the IMG Academy in Florida. As a freshman, he caught the attention of many scouts and coaches by clinching the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 5A State Championship.
Despite coming from an esteemed basketball family, Howard underwent a normal recruiting process, and eventually committed to play college ball at Michigan Wolverines where he was part of the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.
Jett Howard Draft
Jett Howard was drafted with the 11th overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Howard made his NBA debut against the Houston Rockets and made his first field goal three days later against the LA Clippers. The Magic later transferred him to their G League affiliate Osceola Magic, where he recorded a 34-point game against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Such performances saw Howard being given multiple temporary spots on the Magic’s roster. Across 18 games in his first season in the NBA, Jett Howard has averaged 3.7 minutes per game and recorded 1.6 points, 0.4 rebounds and 33.3% from the field. As he continues to hone his skills, Howard is sure to see a more prominent role with the Orlando Magic in the coming seasons.
FAQ's On Jett Howard draft pick
A. Yes, Jett Howard was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
A. Jett Howard plays for the Orlando Magic.
A. Jett Howard plays as a small forward for the Orlando Magic
A. Jett Howard played college basketball for the University of Michigan.
A. As per Spotrac, Jett Howard will earn $5 million in salary for the 2023/24 NBA season.
