Drake Powell Announces Decision To Remain In NBA Draft

Posted May 14, 2025
Drake Powell indeed will be one-and-done at North Carolina, announcing Wednesday that the "door's closed" on his decision to stay in the NBA Draft. "All-in on the draft," Powell told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. "Door's closed." The stretchy wing Powell wowed this week at the NBA Draft Combine. He tested as arguably the best athlete at the event in Chicago. (Inside Carolina)

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