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Scouting North Carolina Wing Drake Powell

[The following scouting report is part of a series on potential 2025 draft prospects from Sports Business Classroom alumni.] Drake Powell Frame: 6’6″, 195 lbs Position: Wing Team: North Carolina Tar Heels 2025 Draft Age: 19 Stats via www.sports-reference.com Offense Powell thrived as an off-ball weapon, finishing the year with a team-low usage rate of 13.3 percent. He contributed by making timely cuts specifically around the basket. Powell shot 69.0 percent at the rim on 71 attempts (53.1 percent assisted). He shows awareness, finding open spaces on the court and filling them before the defense can rotate to finish at the rim through backdoor and 45 cuts. Given his athleticism, he can quickly fill the wings in transition and finish hit-ahead passes from teammates. Powell can convert with either hand, and his length allows him to rise and challenge big men, which should be utilized even more at the [Read More]

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