Justin Powell

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Justin Powell
Justin Powell 2022.jpg
Powell with Tennessee in 2022
No. 24–Cleveland Charge
Position Shooting guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2001-05-09) May 9, 2001 (age 22)
Prospect, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–present Cleveland Charge

Justin Tyler Powell (born May 9, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball player for the Washington State Cougars, the Tennessee Volunteers and Auburn Tigers.

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High school career

Powell played basketball for Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was teammates with Jay Scrubb and David Johnson. [1] For his junior season, he transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, one of the top teams in the nation. [2] Powell returned to his home state, moving to North Oldham High School in Goshen, Kentucky, for his senior season. [3] He averaged 22.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, but his season was cut short by a sports hernia that required surgery. [4] He committed to playing college basketball for Auburn over offers from Georgia Tech, Ohio State and Xavier. [5]

College career

On December 4, 2020, Powell posted a freshman season-high 26 points, shooting 7-of-9 from three-point range, and nine assists in a 90–81 win over South Alabama. [6] In his next game, on December 12, he recorded 26 points and eight rebounds in a 74–71 win over Memphis. Powell was named Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week two days later. [7] During a game against Texas A&M on January 2, 2021, he suffered a serious concussion, causing him to miss the remainder of the season. [8] In 10 games as a freshman, he averaged 11.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. For his sophomore season, Powell transferred to Tennessee. [9] He averaged 3.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. Powell transferred to Washington State for his junior season. He averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and a team-high 2.8 assists per game. Following the season, he declared for the 2023 NBA draft. [10]

Professional career

Cleveland Charge (2023–present)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Powell joined the Miami Heat for NBA Summer League. [10] and on September 13, 2023, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. [11] However, he was waived on October 21 [12] and one week later, signed with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. [13]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 Auburn 10727.6.429.442.7656.14.7.9–11.7
2021–22 Tennessee 30114.1.392.381.7331.5.7.3.23.7
2022–23 Washington State 343433.8.408.426.8113.92.8.7.110.4
Career744225.0.408.419.7793.22.20.6.17.8

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References

  1. ↑ Frakes, Jason (December 20, 2019). "North Oldham's Justin Powell shows why he's a Mr. Basketball contender". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  2. ↑ Frakes, Jason (April 25, 2018). "Top basketball recruit Justin Powell leaving Trinity High School for Florida's Montverde". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  3. ↑ Woodson, Dyuce (December 14, 2019). "Auburn commit took a journey to get to North Oldham High School". WLKY . Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ Frakes, Jason (May 11, 2020). "North Oldham basketball star Justin Powell discusses life after surgery, heading to Auburn". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  5. ↑ Frakes, Jason (June 7, 2019). "North Oldham's Justin Powell commits to Auburn basketball". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  6. ↑ Murphy, Mark (December 7, 2020). "Freshman Justin Powell trying to spark Auburn's offense". 247Sports . Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  7. ↑ Han, Giana (December 14, 2020). "Justin Powell wins SEC Freshman of the Week". AL.com. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
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  9. ↑ Hill, Jordan D. (April 3, 2021). "Former Auburn guard Justin Powell transfers to Tennessee". Opelika-Auburn News . Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  10. 1 2 Clark, Colton (June 23, 2023). "Former Washington State guard Justin Powell agrees to join Miami Heat for NBA Summer League". The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved July 31, 2023.
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  12. ↑ Hill, Arthur (October 21, 2023). "Cavaliers Waive Seven Players". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Cleveland Charge 2023 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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