Drake Powell has jersey retired by alma mater Northwood High School

Posted Feb 14, 2026
It was a special night Thursday, when UNC Basketball coach Hubert Davis and several Tar Heel players were in the house to see Pittsboro's Drake Powell make his return. Powell, a forward with the Brooklyn Nets, returned to his alma mater, Northwood High School, as it welcomed back Powell and his family to raise his No. 32 jersey into the rafters. (WTVD)

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