Drake Powell

Updated on 6/26/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 200
College: North Carolina
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 9/8/2005

2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 26
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2025 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 22 by the Atlanta Hawks
(Rights traded to the Brooklyn Nets)

Pros:

Decent shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Decent playmaker for his size
Decent rebounder for his size
Solid defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent long-range shooter
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Struggles to score in traffic
Can be too passive on offense
Unselfish to a fault

Summary:

Drake Powell is an athletic, skilled swingman that played college basketball at North Carolina. He is a versatile player that can pass and defend in games. He will need to be a more consistent shooter and improve scoring skills, but his ability to make plays on both ends of the floor combined with his upside could enable him to be a first round pick in the 2025 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-27-24 UNC-Michigan State game via ESPN

Games Scouted:
4/2/24 2024 McDonald’s High-School All-American Game
11/8/24 North Carolina vs. Kansas

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