BYU’s towering, efficient big man from the early-2000s Cougar front line
In the 2002-03 season, BYU center Dan Howard gave the Cougars a huge body in the paint at 7-foot, 225 pounds, and he was efficient when he played, shooting 57.6% from the field while contributing 1.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.3 blocks per game across 63 appearances. His value was less about volume and more about size, rim presence, and steady bench minutes—useful traits for a team needing interior length and physicality. If you want a classic paint protector with blue-collar reliability, Howard fits the mold.
