Drake Powell Reflects On Lessons, Adjustments At UNC

Posted Jul 2, 2025
Drake Powell leaned on UNC's veteran players his lone season with the Tar Heels. He was asked Tuesday how playing at Carolina helped prepare him for the NBA. "The (daily) preparation. I think that was something I struggled with going in, but I had to continue to put trust in a lot of my vets. Seth Trimble, R.J. Davis, Jalen Washington, guys like that." (Inside Carolina)

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