Drake Powell

Drake Edward Powell is an American basketball player who currently attends Northwood High School in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Drake Powell
North Carolina Tar Heels
PositionShooting guard
LeagueAtlantic Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (2005-09-08) September 8, 2005
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthwood
(Pittsboro, North Carolina)
CollegeNorth Carolina (commit)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Powell grew up in Pittsboro, North Carolina and attends Northwood High School.[1] He averaged 18.6 points, seven rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game as a junior.[2] Powell was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.[3]

Recruiting

Powell is considered a five-star recruit by most major recruiting services and is one of the top players in the 2024 class.[4][5] He committed to play college basketball at North Carolina over offers from Florida State, N.C. State, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Miami, and Georgia.[6][7] Powell signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Tar Heels on November 16, 2023, during the early signing period.[8]

Personal life

Powell's father, Dedric, played college baseball for North Carolina.[9]

References
  1. Zembal, Jacey (November 29, 2021). "Sophomore Drake Powell is excited about NC State offer". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  2. "Drake Powell rises in updated 2024 ESPN 100 rankings". The Chatham News. September 6, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  3. McMillan, Sherrell (January 23, 2024). "UNC Signees Ian Jackson, Drake Powell Named McDonald's All-Americans". 247Sports.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  4. "How UNC basketball recruit Drake Powell went from unknown to unleashed as an elite player". The Fayetteville Observer. November 20, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  5. "UNC Tar Heels basketball recruit Drake Powell analysis". The News & Observer. December 29, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  6. "Northwood junior boys basketball player Drake Powell commits to UNC". The Chatham News. September 14, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  7. McMillan, Sherrell (September 8, 2022). "Junior Wing Drake Powell Commits to UNC". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  8. "Drake Powell, Chatham County athletes sign to college programs". The Chatham News. November 16, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  9. "Where UNC basketball, Hubert Davis stand with top N.C. 2023 recruits". The Fayetteville Observer. January 6, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
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