Drake Powell's Defense Earns 2024 Basketball Recruiting Class Superlative

Posted May 9, 2024
"The Clamps" superlative goes to the top defender in the class. If you're looking for a stopper in the 2024 class, look no further than UNC signee Drake Powell. The 6-foot-5 wing is a premier athlete with elite quickness, long arms, a high motor, and excellent conditioning . He takes no possessions off and will make opponents work hard for every bucket. (247 Sports)

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