UNCP Adds Howell To Recruiting Class

PEMBROKE – UNCP women’s basketball coach John Haskins has announced the signing of Alpharetta, Georgia native Theresa “TJ” Howell to a national letter of intent for the 2010-11 academic year, as the notable 6-1 center declared her intentions to continue her player career with the Lady Braves squad.

“We are very excited that TJ has decided to join our program,” said Haskins. “She is an outstanding young lady who is also an excellent student.

“TJ plays extremely hard, runs the floor very well, can rebound, defend, and block shots. She is rapidly improving her offensive skills and her best basketball is ahead of her. TJ is an excellent addition to our program.”

Howell, a member of the Atlanta Cagers under coach Ralph Smith, led her team to a top-5 finish at the 2009 Showtime National Championships and was recognized as the team’s leading shot blocker and rebounder this past year. Howell averaged 9.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.0 assists with the Cagers.

At South Forsyth High School under coach Keith Gravitt, Howell averaged 5.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 assists during her junior year with the War Eagles and also participated with her team in the Turkey Shootout Thanksgiving Tournament where the team took home second place honors.

The daughter of Mitch and Shirley Howell, TJ has one brother, Glenn who plays lacrosse at Greensboro College. Howell, a member of HOSA and the French National Honors Society currently holds a 3.77 grade-point-average and plans on majoring in nursing at UNCP.