Powell was considered a five-star recruit by most major recruiting services and was one of the top players in the 2024 class.[4][5] He committed to play college basketball at North Carolina over offers from Florida State, N.C. State, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Miami, and Georgia.[6][7] Powell signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Tar Heels on November 16, 2023, during the early signing period.[8]
College career
In his freshman season, Powell played in all 37 of the Tar Heels' games, starting 24, becoming a main piece in the rotation down the stretch of the season. Noted for his defensive versatility and ability, Powell anchored a Tar Heel defense that struggled at times during the 2024-25 campaign. Offensively, he averaged 7.4 points per game, shooting 48% from the field and 38% from three point range.[9]
Personal life
Powell is the son of Dedric and Cherice Powell. His father played baseball at UNC and mother was an all-state high school basketball player and also attended UNC. His sister, Cera played volleyball at Virginia Tech and UConn. His brother Deuce was a three-sport standout at Northwood, who played basketball at Louisburg College and also attended North Carolina A&T. [10]
Powell is cousins with UNC head coach Hubert Davis. His grandmother is Davis' aunt.[11]
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