Chansky’s Notebook: Rolling the Dice

Posted Apr 24, 2025
Drake Powell has yet to prove he is an NBA keeper. Like some UNC players who tinkered with the NBA Draft in recent years, Powell is far from a sure thing as a pro. Does he have the size, athletic ability, and potential? Sure. He also has the potential to be another Harrison Ingram, who entered the draft, stayed in and was picked in the second round. (Chapelboro.com)

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