North Carolina forward Drake Powell (9) drives to the basket against Pitt forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) in the second half on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Drake Powell had a disappointing rookie season. What does it mean for his future? The answer in Rookie Report — No. 10.

Drake Powell turned low expectations into a breakout game of sorts for the Brooklyn Nets in a contest characterized by opportunity. The Nets took down the Washington Wizards 121-115 in a matchup ...

It was after a home playoff game at Northwood in 2023, one of those Friday nights inside Lewis Norwood Gym when the building felt smaller than it actually was. All 1,700 seats were packed. Forest ...

How did the former Tar Heel do in his rookie season?

The Brooklyn Nets are deep into ethical tank mode, losing their last nine games. Still, developmental minutes aren't simply being handed out –– the coaching staff is making it clear that they need to ...

PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- It was a special night in Chatham County on Thursday, where UNC head coach Hubert Davis and Tar Heels basketball were in the house to see Pittsboro's very own Drake Powell ...

“Up-and-down rookie season” is an apt description of Drake Powell’s first year with the Nets. Of the Nets’ record haul of five first-round picks last June, Powell was the most athletic, but also the ...

"Drake walked into this gym as a young man with talent yes," Northwood High School basketball coach Matt Brown said into the microphone. "But more importantly with humility, work ethic and a hunger to ...