Former Northwood basketball star Drake Powell earns athlete of the week honors for the week of Aug. 5.
In front of NBA players and scouts at last week’s Nike Skills Academy in Portland, Oregon, Powell impressed with his “defensive versatility” and “improving shooting,” according to ESPN NBA draft analyst Jonathan Givony.
Powell’s balance of defensive prowess and offensive skill showed up in many ways in his career at Northwood. The 6-foot-6 small forward who averaged 17.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in his senior season will look to make an immediate impact at UNC this winter.