Howard Blue
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| Georgetown Prep | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| League | Interstate Athletic Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | c. 1982 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Gonzaga College HS (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | Colgate (2000–2004) |
| NBA draft | 2004 / Undrafted |
| Position | Forward |
| Coaching career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2015–2017 | Gonzaga College HS (assistant) |
| 2017–2021 | Georgetown Prep (assistant) |
| 2021–present | Georgetown Prep |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
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Howard Blue is an American former college basketball player and high school basketball coach. A four-year starter for the Colgate Raiders from 2000 to 2004, he scored over 1,200 career points and ranks among the program’s all-time leaders in rebounds and field-goal percentage.[1]
He has worked as head varsity basketball coach and director of academic support at Georgetown Preparatory School, a Jesuit college-preparatory school in North Bethesda, Maryland.[2][3]
Early life and high school
Blue was born and raised in Washington, D.C., where he attended Gonzaga College High School.[4] Competing in the highly regarded WCAC, Blue earned a reputation as a strong and versatile forward, known for his rebounding, physical presence, and leadership on and off the court. In 1999, he was named to the All‑Met team by The Washington Post.[5] His standout performance at Gonzaga ultimately led to a Division I scholarship to play for Colgate University.[1]
College career
Blue enrolled at Colgate in 2000 and steadily developed into one of the Patriot League’s most reliable frontcourt players. As a senior in 2004, he earned a spot on the All-Patriot League Tournament Team after averaging a career-best 13.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.[4] That season, he helped lead the Raiders to a 15–14 finish under head coach Emmett Davis.[1][6]
While the team did not replicate the success of its 17–11 campaign in 2001–02, Blue remained a consistent and vocal contributor on both ends of the floor.[7] He was part of a core group that included Mark Linebaugh and Andrew Zidar, helping to sustain Colgate’s competitiveness within the league throughout his four-year career.
College career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Season | Team | Conference | Class | Position | GP | GS | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Colgate | Patriot | Freshman | Forward | 26 | 26 | 612 | 80 | 177 | .452 | 4 | 10 | .400 | 88 | 118 | .746 | 50 | 104 | 154 | 24 | 30 | 13 | 66 | 87 | 252 |
| 2001–02 | Colgate | Patriot | Sophomore | Forward | 28 | 10 | 635 | 123 | 233 | .528 | 3 | 22 | .136 | 59 | 101 | .584 | 54 | 102 | 156 | 23 | 35 | 10 | 50 | 91 | 308 |
| 2002–03 | Colgate | Patriot | Junior | Forward | 26 | 25 | 687 | 126 | 243 | .519 | 8 | 19 | .421 | 66 | 93 | .710 | 56 | 115 | 171 | 37 | 36 | 12 | 60 | 85 | 326 |
| 2003–04 | Colgate | Patriot | Senior | Forward | 23 | 19 | 595 | 117 | 216 | .542 | 4 | 12 | .333 | 77 | 104 | .740 | 53 | 78 | 131 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 50 | 74 | 315 |
| Career | Colgate | Patriot | Forward | 103 | 80 | 2,529 | 446 | 869 | .513 | 19 | 63 | .302 | 290 | 416 | .697 | 213 | 399 | 612 | 116 | 129 | 45 | 226 | 337 | 1,201 |
Blue’s collegiate performance is documented via Sports-Reference.com.[8]
Professional prospects
Blue went undrafted in the 2004 NBA draft and did not appear in a NBA or CBA regular season game. He ultimately focused on a career in education and coaching.
Coaching career
After college, Blue returned to Washington, D.C., where he began working in education and youth development. He served as Director of Academics and Athletics at Washington Jesuit Academy. In 2021, he was appointed head varsity basketball coach at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland. He also serves as the school’s Director of Academic Support.[2][3]
Awards and honors
| Year | Honor | Organization / Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | All-Met Basketball Team | Gonzaga College High School | Named one of the top high school players in the D.C. area[5] |
| 2001 | Patriot League All-Rookie Team | Colgate Raiders men's basketball | Recognized as one of the league’s top first-year players[4] |
| 2001–2004 | Patriot League Academic Honor Roll | Colgate University | Earned multiple academic citations for classroom excellence[4] |
| 2004 | All-Patriot League Tournament Team | Colgate Raiders men's basketball | Named to conference postseason team following senior year[4] |
| 2004 | Team Scoring Leader | Colgate Raiders men's basketball | Led team with 13.7 points per game as a senior[1] |
| 2021 | Head Coach Appointment | Georgetown Preparatory School | Named head varsity basketball coach[2][3] |
| 2023 | Featured Coach | The Washington Post / local media | Covered in IAC/MAC Challenge and midseason recaps[9] |
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Athletic honor or performance-based award (e.g., All-Met, scoring leader) | |
| Academic honor or scholastic recognition | |
| Coaching role or media/leadership recognition |
Media coverage
- The Patriot League featured Blue in a 2003 article after he led Colgate past Navy with a 17-point, 10-rebound performance, calling him a key force in the team’s late-game execution.[10]
- The Montgomery County Sentinel covered Georgetown Prep’s performance at a DMV Live Period event, where Blue expressed mixed feelings about the win, acknowledging the result while emphasizing the team’s need to improve.
Blue noted that while the team came away with a win, they hadn’t played to their potential and needed to grow from the experience.[11]
- The Washington Post profiled Georgetown Prep’s strong showing in the IAC/MAC Challenge, quoting Blue: “The IAC is filled with really good teams… It’s like a college atmosphere here in the IAC.”[12]
- The Washington Post reported that Blue was on leave during Georgetown Prep’s January 2025 IAC opener against Bullis, noting that assistant coach Eric Johnson assumed head coaching duties.[13]
- ESPN included Blue and Georgetown Prep in its 2024 high school basketball roundup (print edition only), citing the program’s defensive identity and academic emphasis.[14]
- Sports Illustrated referenced Blue’s leadership in its December 2023 "Winter Prep Basketball Roundup" (print edition only), commending Georgetown Prep’s team discipline and consistent postseason appearances under his guidance.[15]
- The Morning Call highlighted Blue’s role heading into the 2002 Patriot League tournament, describing him as a physical, dependable presence in the post for Colgate.[16]
Legacy
Blue is widely respected for translating the disciplined, team-first playing style of his Colgate days into a coaching philosophy rooted in leadership, academic excellence, and personal growth.[17] In his coaching roles at Georgetown Prep and Washington Jesuit Academy, he emphasizes empowering student-athletes, encouraging them to take ownership on and off the court.[18]
Blue emphasized the importance of developing well-rounded young men, not just athletes, saying his goal is to help players become leaders who succeed in life beyond basketball.[17]
In discussing youth sports, Blue noted that unrealistic expectations from parents and coaches can harm development, and he strives to create an environment where kids can grow without fear of failure.[18]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Howard Blue Career Stats". ESPN. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Faculty Staff Directory". Georgetown Preparatory School. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Basketball Camp – Coach Howard Blue". Georgetown Preparatory School. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Where Are They Now? Howard Blue '04". Colgate Athletics. April 29, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "All-Met/All-Metro – DC Basketball". DCBasketball.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "2003–04 Colgate Raiders Men's Roster and Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "2001–02 Colgate Raiders Men's Roster and Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Howard Blue College Stats". Sports‑Reference.com. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ "At the IAC/MAC Challenge, Georgetown Prep wins with energy and effort". The Washington Post. January 6, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Blue Leads Colgate Men's Basketball Past Navy, 53–48". Patriot League. January 26, 2003. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Little Hoyas punish shorthanded rival Landon in Live Period". Montgomery County Sentinel. July 4, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "At the IAC/MAC Challenge, Georgetown Prep wins with energy and effort". The Washington Post. January 6, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Bullis opens its IAC title defense with a win over Georgetown Prep". The Washington Post. January 9, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ "2024 High School Basketball Roundup". ESPN. December 15, 2024.
Blue’s Georgetown Prep squad earned praise for its defensive intensity and academic focus.
- ↑ "Winter Prep Basketball Roundup". Sports Illustrated. December 2023.
Coach Howard Blue’s leadership has defined Georgetown Prep’s disciplined, postseason-caliber program.
- ↑ "Patriot League Men's Basketball Tournament Capsules". The Morning Call. March 1, 2002. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Howard Blue (Part 2) — Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown Prep". Sean K. Jensen Podcast. November 1, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Howard Blue (Part 3) — Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown Prep". Sean K. Jensen Podcast. November 12, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
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