William Jewell College Athletics

Vernon Howard spent just two years on The Hill after transferring from Southwestern College (Kan.), but is still one of the most celebrated players in program history. A two-time first team All-Heart of America Conference selection he was named the Player of the Year in 1985, while also earning two All-District First Team honors. Additionally, he was named a Kansas City Classic All-Star twice, with Most Valuable Player honors coming during his junior season. He twice led the Cardinals in assists and steals while helping Jewell to back-to-back conference championships, including just the second perfect conference season (14-0) in league history in 1986. The Cardinals were 50-11 during his two-year career, including 26-2 in conference play and a perfect 31-0 at home. Today he still ranks in the top 10 in single season assists (T9th), steals (T10th) and minutes played (9^th) as well as career assists per game (6^th), steals per game (3^rd) and minutes per game (4^th).