Drake Powell

Updated on 6/10/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 200
College: North Carolina
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 9/8/2005

2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 29
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round

Pros:

Decent shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Decent playmaker for his size
Decent rebounder for his size
Solid defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent long-range shooter
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Struggles to score in traffic
Can be too passive on offense
Unselfish to a fault

Summary:

Drake Powell is an agile, skilled point forward that can pass and defend in games. He will need to improve his jump shot and scoring skills, but his ability to make plays on both ends of the floor combined with his upside could enable him to be a first round pick in the 2025 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-27-24 UNC-Michigan State game via ESPN

Games Scouted:
4/2/24 2024 McDonald’s High-School All-American Game
11/8/24 North Carolina vs. Kansas

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