William Howard (basketball)
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 Howard in 2017 | |
| No. 25 – Covirán Granada | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| League | Liga ACB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 25, 1993 Montbrison, France |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | New Hope Academy (Forestville, Maryland) |
| NBA draft | 2015: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2014 | Gravelines-Dunkerque |
| 2014–2015 | Denain Voltaire |
| 2015–2017 | Hyères-Toulon |
| 2017–2019 | Limoges |
| 2019 | Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2019–2020 | Houston Rockets |
| 2019–2020 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2020–2022 | ASVEL |
| 2022 | Joventut |
| 2024 | Le Mans |
| 2024 | Bàsquet Girona |
| 2025 | Nanterre 92 |
| 2025–present | Covirán Granada |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
William Howard (born October 25, 1993) is a French professional basketball player for Covirán Granada of the Liga ACB. Howard started his basketball career in his home country, France.
Gravelines-Dunkerque (2012–2014)
In June 2012, while preparing to enter the University of Washington, he returned to France because he was ineligible for the NCAA because of a low score on an English exam.[1] A month later, he signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque.[2]
On June 25, 2014, he was extended for two years by Gravelines-Dunkerque.[3]
Loan to Denain Voltaire (2014–2015)
On July 12, 2014, he was sent on loan to Denain Voltaire Basket in Pro B.[4]
Hyères-Toulon (2015–2017)
Between June 20 and June 25, 2015, he participated in an internship in Vichy with the France A team.[5]
On June 25, 2015, he joined Hyères-Toulon.[6]
Limoges CSP (2017–2019)
On May 27, 2017, Howard joined Limoges CSP.[7] On June 15, 2018, the Limoges re-signed with Howard for another year.[8]
Salt Lake City Stars (2019)
On July 15, 2019, he received an offer to join the Utah Jazz, who helped buy out his contract with Limoges.[9] Howard officially signed with the Jazz on July 17.[10] He was ultimately waived and added to their NBA G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars.[11]
Houston Rockets (2019–2020)
On December 27, 2019, the Houston Rockets announced via Twitter that they had signed Howard to a two-way contract.[12]
ASVEL (2020–2022)
On July 16, 2020, ASVEL announced that they had signed with Howard.[13]
Joventut Badalona (2022)
On July 21, 2022, he has signed with Joventut Badalona of the Spanish Liga ACB.[14]
Bàsquet Girona (2024)
On October 30, 2024, he has signed with Bàsquet Girona of the Spanish Liga ACB.[15]
Nantarre 92 (2025)
On January 3, 2025, he signed with Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A.[16]
Covirán Granada (2025–present)
On December 4, 2025, he signed with Covirán Granada of the Liga ACB.[17]