Drake Powell brings NBA-level length, two-way upside, and local-star polish to UNC
Drake Powell was a five-star, top-15 recruit from Pittsboro who arrived at North Carolina as a 6-foot-6 wing with real defensive versatility, a smooth shooting stroke, and enough athletic pop to impact games even when his offense was uneven. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 25.6 minutes per game while starting 24 of 37 games, showing why evaluators loved his upside: he can guard multiple spots, space the floor, and play with poise. If a team wants a long, competitive, low-drama glue guy with pro tools, Powell is the kind of fit that makes scouts grin.
