Howell is a 6-foot-2 sophomore forward from Wilmington, N.C.
Montana Western won two games at the Cactus Classic in Gilbert, Ariz. The Bulldogs beat Ottawa (Ariz.) 93-82 and routed Lethbridge 102-69.
Howell averaged 17 points, eight rebounds, 1.5 assists and one assist. He was 14 of 22 from the field (64 percent) and 6 of 9 for free throws.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order: Dennis Flowers III of Carroll College and Darius Henderson of Rocky Mountain College.