Tar Heels in pros: Drake Powell starting; big games for Love, Ryan, Davis, Black, and Ingram
Posted Jan 20, 2026
Drake Powell hit several injury-related bumps early in his rookie season, but he has settled into a rhythm and played his way into the Brooklyn Nets’ starting lineup. After starting only once in his first 26 NBA games, Powell started three times last week, showing confidence sparked by his defense, energy, and increasingly reliable perimeter shooting.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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