Justin Powell

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Justin Powell
Justin Powell 2022.jpg
Powell with Tennessee in 2022
No. 24–Stockton Kings
Position Shooting guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2001-05-09) May 9, 2001 (age 23)
Prospect, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024 Cleveland Charge
2024–present Stockton Kings

Justin Tyler Powell (born May 9, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Stockton Kings 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 (2023–2024)

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]

Stockton Kings (2024–present)

On September 25, 2024, Powell signed with the Sacramento Kings, [14] but was waived the same day. [15] On October 27, he joined the Stockton Kings. [16]

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.
  8. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (March 9, 2021). "Auburn's Justin Powell to transfer after injury-shortened freshman hoops season". ESPN . Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  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.
  11. ↑ "Cavaliers Sign Sharife Cooper, Pete Nance, and Justin Powell to Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  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.
  14. ↑ Adams, Luke (September 25, 2024). "Kings Signing Justin Powell To Exhibit 10 Contract". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  15. ↑ Tucker, Tristan (September 25, 2024). "Bucks' Alston, Hornets' Battle Among Wednesday Cuts". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Stockton Kings Announce 2024-25 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
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