Northwood High School (N.C.) senior Drake Powell is one of the country’s top prep basketball players.
His stats tell you one thing, but those are just numbers.
Powell is one of the country’s top high school players because of his ability to make virtually anything happen. He can grab a rebound and sprint down the court for a dunk in seconds, bounce through ball screens and lock down ball-handlers with his long arms and, most importantly, take over a game when his team needs it.
Whereas the UNC basketball team will graduated talented program staples in Armando Bacot and R.J. Davis next year, it gains in Powell. He is currently the fourth-ranked recruit in 247Sports’ Class of 2024 rankings.
Over the weekend, Powell spent his weekend in Colorado Springs, participating in the USA Basketball Junior Minicamp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.
He shined amongst some of the country’s top players at the Minicamp – just check out this clip below.
Drake Powell @powellxdrake drops the dime in transition! 🪙
📍 🇺🇸 October Minicamp pic.twitter.com/Vtc6jVf4Nq
— USABJNT (@usabjnt) October 8, 2023
I’m sure Powell is elated to be participating with the National Team, but his main focus will soon turn to helping Northwood finally capture the NCHSAA 2A state championship. The Chargers advanced to the 3A championship earlier this year and in the COVID-shortened, 2020-2021 campaign, but lost both times.
Follow us @TarHeelsWire on Twitter and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.