The UNC basketball program has the top 2024 class in the country and the player who has been committed the longest continues to stand out.
Five-star wing [autotag]Drake Powell[/autotag] had a terrific junior campaign averaging 18.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. He led Northwood (NC) to a runner-up appearance in the state tournament.
Now, he’s continuing that good play as the AAU season begins.
Over the weekend, Powell was named a standout at the Made Hoops event in North Carolina.
“Drake Powell is a high-level connector, a player who simply makes things around him run smoothly,” On3 national analyst Jamie Shaw said. “What you take away with the 6-foot-6 wing is the defense. He is an excellent defender both on and off the ball. He has long arms, toughness, and he moves/anticipates very well.
“You like the mid-range jumper with Powell. He gets into his shot well off the bounce, especially around the elbows. He is also a sneaky athlete, getting above the rim in transition. You want to see him shoot more consistently from three, and with more strength, he will finish better at the rim in traffic. Powell is a nice secondary ball handler, getting the ball to its spots and taking care of possessions. A player that elevates the play of those around him.”
Because of Powell’s great play over the last few months, he recently jumped all the way up to a five-star prospect.
Currently, Powell is ranked the No. 17 overall prospect in the 247Sports class of 2024 rankings. He is the third five-star prospect committed to North Carolina in the class.
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