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“His increased strength will certainly be an asset to him as soon as he goes through the wars in the SEC starting in January. Rolando is worthy of preseason SEC accolades. But, he has to play at that level and maintain that level of play throughout the season. We would like for him to create things; put the ball on the floor and be more aggressive.” — USC Head Coach Dave Odom
2003-04 OUTLOOK
A talented post player, coaches will push him to improve by giving him different opportunities, making him more of a driver in the post this year rather then just a turn around jump shooter or a jump-hook performer … Could be very effective on the inside depending on who he is paired with … Should be one of the top players on the team this year as he has the most experience … Has worked extremely hard the past two summers to earn the respect that the best player on any team deserves … Has also worked hard to improve his skills … Bigger and stronger, expect him to have his best year … Has gained an additional 20 pounds of muscle in the off-season … Is a very athletic player who runs the court well ... Is the younger brother of Gamecock redshirt senior Ivan Howell — the first brother combo at USC since 1989 and the 11th in Carolina basketball history ... Has an 84 inch wingspan ... Former McDonald’s All-American (H.S.).
2002-03 Averaged 10.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 0.9 assists per game last season ... Hit 47 percent from the floor and 52 percent of his free throws ... Averaged 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.6 blocks per game in SEC play ... Led team in rebounds, second in blocks, steals and minutes and third in points ... Also led the team in dunks (21) and charges taken (14) ... Won 18 tip-offs last season ... Played in 28 games, starting 27 (missed starting at UK, but played in game despite banging his head in Ole Miss game) ... Played double-figure minutes in every game, scoring double figures in 16 games ... Has 8 career double-figure rebounding games and 8 career double-doubles ... Best game was against Colorado State when he scored 21 points, with 8 rebounds, 4 steals, (8-14 field goal), 5-8 free throws in 38 minutes ... Has 37 career double-figure scoring games and a team-best 6 career 20+ scoring games ... Scored 8 points, with 10 rebounds in 35 minutes vs. Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament ... Had his second double-double of the year against Georgia, collecting 10 rebounds and 10 points; also tallied 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal in 38 minutes ... Fouled out at Alabama after he scored 8 points with team-high 6 rebounds, 1 assist in 27 minutes ... 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 steal in VU win ... Scored team highs in points with 16 and rebounds with 6 at Florida in 29 minutes ... Odom credited Howell for his outstanding play in Tennessee win, when he scored 12 points (6-11), with 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 2 steals in 27 minutes ... Scored 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals in 29 minutes in Arkansas win ... Stepped up to score double figures (10 points), with 7 rebounds (6 defensive), 2 assists, 1 block, 2 steals in 34 minutes vs. Clemson ... 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists at Vandy in 28 minutes ... 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal at LSU in 23 minutes ... 13 points, 2 steals, 4 rebounds vs. Kentucky ... Against UF, had 15 points, 2 assists, 9 rebounds in 32 minutes ... Against Auburn he had a double-double (eighth of his career) — tallying 15 points, 11 |
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