Drake Powell Turns Page, Prepares for Freshman Season at North Carolina

Posted May 12, 2024
Incoming UNC Basketball signee Drake Powell is the No. 11-ranked recruit nationally. He joins fellow 5-star Ian Jackson (No. 8) and big man James Brown (No. 110) in UNC's incoming freshmen class. Powell will report to UNC on June 6. Known as one of the top lockdown defenders in the high school ranks, Powell continues to tap into his offensive game. (Inside Carolina)

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