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Where UNC basketball recruits rank in updated On3 rankings

Here are were the 2024 UNC basketball commits rank in the updated On3 Top 150 rankings that are now updated.

As we hit the summer months, the recruiting evaluation periods will continue on in college basketball. The AAU cycle still has some premier events left this summer as recruits will have the chance to showcase their skills.

But it’s also the time for a recruiting ranking update.

On3 has put out their updated rankings for the 2024 class, putting together the Top 150. That list included all three UNC commits in the 2024 class with Ian Jackson, Drake Powell, and James Brown being ranked. With Elliot Cadeau heading to 2023, the Tar Heels now have a three-man class. But even so, the class is a strong one for Hubert Davis.

Since expanding the rankings from 50 to 150, On3’s recruiting experts have analyzed and scouted players following their junior seasons including events like USA Basketball, Nike EYBL, Adidas 3SSB, and Under Armour Next cycle.

With that, they have put together the Top 150 list which includes some newcomers and familiar faces.

Here is where UNC players rank in the updated On3 Top 150 for the 2024 class.

UNC commit Drake Powell set to climb recruiting rankings

UNC basketball commit Drake Powell is set to climb the recruiting rankings once again.

The rise of North Carolina 2024 commit Drake Powell continues.

After committing to the Tar Heels in 2022, Powell has elevated his game and the result has been a move up in the recruiting rankings as well as earning a fifth star from 247Sports.

With 247Sports set to release updated recruiting rankings for the 2024 class, writer Adam Finkelstein noted Powell would be a riser in the new update when it’s released. And that’s great news for UNC fans:

Drake Powell made an early commitment to his hometown school, North Carolina, in just September of his junior year after visiting them officially.

At the time, he was ranked No. 58 in the national class of 2024. He made a notable jump during the high school season, rising all the way up to No. 19, and may not be done yet.

While Powell’s scoring has been inconsistent at times this spring (he’s averaging 12.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists on 44% shooting from the floor, 18% from three, and 79% from the free-throw line), there’s so much to like about what he brings to the table. He’s athletic and competitive, a two-way player, and still improving at a rapid rate. The shooting obviously needs to keep coming, but there’s nothing glaring mechanically that should keep it from doing so. Those other markers typically translate long-term and so there is a lot of optimism that his best basketball is still, very much, in front of him.

Powell continues to earn praise for his play, and with UNC having a big 2024 class, he makes it even better.

The 6-foot-5, 170-pound forward is ranked No. 19 nationally, the No. 7 small forward and No. 3 player in the state of North Carolina per the 247Sports recruiting rankings.

How far will he rise? Can he crack the top 15?

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UNC basketball commit named a standout at EYBL event

UNC basketball commit Drake Powell earned some honors at the Nike EYBL event over the weekend.

The AAU circuit got off to a big start this weekend with three events in three different cities across the country. And the North Carolina Tar Heels were out on the recruiting trail scouting commits and potential recruiting targets the whole weekend.

As Hubert Davis and assistant coaches were out watching games, one UNC commit had a standout weekend.

Five-star forward Drake Powell continues to raise his stock and get better as a player since he committed to North Carolina. On Sunday, Powell was named the Most Outstanding Player for the day by 247Sports’ Travis Branham who was at the event:

The most outstanding play on Sunday was five-star North Carolina commit Drake Powell. The 6-foot-6 wing earned his status on 247Sports in March following some standout performances at the John Wall Holiday Invitational and he backed that status here at the Nike EYBL.

He had a big matchup against another high level forward in Carter Bryant (who will announce his college decision on Wednesday live on 247Sports) and rose to the occasion.

Powell has been a prospect on the rise for several months now.

When he committed to North Carolina, he was a four-star recruit but since then, he’s earned a fifth star. He’s developed into a really good player and if he continues to play this well, his ranking will continue to go up which is great news for the Tar Heels.

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2024 UNC commit wants to impact winning more than anything else

2024 UNC basketball commit Drake Powell has been an individual standout this weekend but wants to ‘impact winning’ more than anything else.

One of the best performers to come out of the first live period has been UNC basketball commit [autotag]Drake Powell[/autotag].

The 6-foot-6 wing has been tremendous this weekend, averaging 19 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and shooting 50 percent from the floor. Team CP3 is 3-0 on the weekend.

While his stats are impressive, Powell isn’t worried about the individual numbers. The only thing he’s worried about is winning.

Following his Saturday morning win, Powell told Brendan Marks of The Athletic that in college he wants to impact winning more than anything else.

Powell has always been that way, which showed throughout his junior season campaign. He helped lead Northwood (North Carolina) to a runner-up appearance in the state tournament. He averaged 18.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Powell is part of a four-man recruiting class for the Tar Heels in 2024, which holds the top spot in the team rankings.

Powell was the first commitment of the 2024 cycle for Hubert Davis and North Carolina. Ranked in the mid-70s at the time, Powell has risen to the No. 19 overall player in the class and a five-star prospect.

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2024 UNC commit a standout over the weekend

Newly appointed five-star wing Drake Powell was a standout over the weekend, continuing his terrific year on the court.

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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UNC commit Drake Powell earns more praise over weekend

UNC basketball 2024 commit Drake Powell earned more praise for his play this weekend after scoring 20 points on Saturday.

The 2024 recruiting class for the UNC basketball program is a very important one. It’s Hubert Davis’ best class so far, ranking No. 1 early on in the cycle.

With four commitments and three by five-star recruits, Davis and his staff will welcome the class on campus in just a few years, hoping it will help elevate the program back to where it needs to be. Among the recruits in the 2024 class is forward Drake Powell.

The Pittsboro product has been one of the highest risers in the recruiting rankings, making big strides since he committed to North Carolina back in 2022. And his hot play continued into the weekend.

While playing in the Phenom Rise Showcase, Powell scored 20 points in Team CP3’s win over Big Shots Elite. And he earned some praise after the game as well:

Powell has climbed to five-star status on 247Sports, ranking as the No. 19 overall player in the updated rankings. He’s climbed from the 50’s to inside the top 20 and the way he’s playing, he can climb even higher.

This is certainly great news for North Carolina and that 2024 class.

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UNC basketball commit takes big jump in 2024 rankings

UNC Basketball commit Drake Powell is now ranked as a five-star recruit after making a massive jump in the rankings.

The UNC basketball program is preparing for the regular-season finale against Duke, a rematch between the blue-blooded programs with a great deal on the line for the Tar Heels.

And while the attention is on making the NCAA Tournament, the future of the program is in the hands of the 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes.

Hubert Davis and his staff have put together an impressive 2024 class so far. They have four commits and the No. 1 overall class. On Thursday, that class became even better because of the updated 247Sports rankings.

Among the biggest risers in the 2024 class was forward Drake Powell, who committed to North Carolina in September of 2022.

Powell climbed 37 spots to No. 19 and is now a five-star recruit in the updated 247Sports rankings. That’s impressive and shouldn’t be too shocking. Powell has been consistently good over the past year. 

With the jump of Powell into the top 20, North Carolina has four recruits in the top 50, including three five stars. Powell joins Ian Jackson (No. 5) and Elliott Cadeau (No. 11) as five-star recruits. Four-star center James Brown is ranked No. 50 in the updated rankings.

The Tar Heels continue to have the top class with a score of 69.13, beating No. 2 Baylor, No. 3 Auburn, No. 4 Iowa State and No. 5 Rutgers.

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UNC commits projected to be future winners at NBA All-Star Weekend

Two UNC basketball commits projected to be future winners at NBA All-Star Weekend.

With the NBA All-Star break coming up, it’s a time to look ahead to future potential participants and a few of them could be coming from the UNC basketball program.

There’s no question that UNC’s future recruiting classes are extremely talented and possess a few NBA caliber talent.

According to 247Sports, there are two North Carolina commits who could be potential winners in the future.

One is point guard commit [autotag]Elliot Cadeau[/autotag] and the other is wing [autotag]Ian Jackson[/autotag]. Cadeau was notes as the Skills Challenge winner while Jackson was the Slam Dunk winner.

On Cadeau: “Elliot Cadeau is a very skilled point guard who combines his skill set with a tremendous dose of athleticism. He is quick and fast; but more importantly, he has a great change of direction. When cut off by a defender, he can get to a counter move in the blink of an eye. His ability to quickly weave through tight spaces with the ball in his hands would make him hard to beat here.”

On Jackson: “Not only does Ian Jackson have the bounce that makes him worthy for the dunk contest, but he also carries a nickname that projects to be memorable. Also known as “Captain Jack,” Jackson has some serious pop in his legs. A true shooting guard at 6-foot-4, Jackson has elite explosion and off-the-charts athletic ability. He has a history of beating defenders on his attack and taking off with fast twitch fibers to finish at the rim.”

The 2024 class for the Tar Heels is currently ranked No. 1 in the country with commitments from Cadeau, Jackson and four star prospects James Brown and Drake Powell.

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Key 2024 target for UNC rises to top-10 prospect in class

One key class of 2024 target for the UNC basketball program recently climbed to a top-10 prospect in the newest rankings.

The 247Sports class of 2024 rankings were released recently and for one key UNC basketball target in the class, a nice bump in the rankings was expected, and it happened.

Previously ranked No. 17 in the class, five-star big man [autotag]Jarin Stevenson[/autotag] is now a top-10 prospect, climbing up to No. 10 overall in the rankings. He is the No. 2 rated power forward.

It has long been rumored that UNC is the team to beat for the in-state prospect and that started right after Hubert Davis made Stevenson UNC’s first 2024 offer.

The 6-foot-8, 190-pound power forward is from Pittsboro, NC and has UNC ties as well, as is mom, Nicole, played basketball at North Carolina.

Already, Stevenson has made numerous unofficial visits to North Carolina.

Right now, Stevenson holds offers from Georgetown, NC State, Missouri, Virginia, Wake Forest, Florida State and others.

As a sophomore, Stevenson averaged 20.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game last season for Pittsboro (N.C.) Seaforth.

The Tar Heels already hold one commitment in the class of 2024, with the recent addition of four-star wing Drake Powell.

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UNC commit Drake Powell among highest riser in 247Sports rankings

Hubert Davis and the UNC basketball program get good news regarding a 2024 commit as he climbed 20 spots in the 247Sports rankings.

The UNC basketball program has one recruit committed in the 2024 recruiting class after landing a commitment from [autotag]Drake Powell[/autotag] last week.

The lifelong UNC fan pledged his commitment on Thursday, getting Hubert Davis and his staff on the board for the class. And now a week later, Powell is seeing his stock on the rise.

247Sports has updated its 2024 rankings for the class, putting out the first update since April. Among the highest risers in the class rankings is the UNC commit as Powell climbed 20 spots from No. 76 overall to No. 56 in the rankings. He also earned a fourth star for his ranking as well.

Here is what recruiting analyst Eric Bossi had to say about Powell and his climb:

Why he rose: When you look at all that Drake Powell showed during the summer with Team CP3 on the 16U circuit of Nike’s EYBL then it is easy to see why he made a 20-spot climb in the latest rankings. You can also see why he’s got room to climb higher between now and his graduation date in the spring of 2024. A lengthy, bouncy, near 6-foot-6 wing, Powell is a sleek transition athlete who loves to punctuate finishes with dunks in any situation. Though he’s gotten better off the dribble and as a jump shooter, gains there could really move him up the list. Regardless of how quickly he beefs up those aspects of the game, his perimeter defense should travel to the next level where he could be an All-Conference type ball hawk.

This is certainly good news for UNC and their 2024 class to get off to a good start with this commitment.

They still have several offers out for recruits in the 2024 class and we have to imagine they end up with at least two more commitments.

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