The Brooklyn Nets announced on Tuesday that they have officially signed forward Drake Powell, the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Drake Powell's first round selection in Wednesday's NBA Draft marked a first in Hubert Davis' UNC basketball coaching career.

Drake Powell’s sky-high defensive ceiling makes him a standout boom-or-bust prospect in the Nets’ 2025 draft class. While Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf impressed with their skilled ball-handling and playmaking throughout the scouting process, Powell stood out as the superior athlete, with a clear edge over the group.

The Brooklyn Nets confirmed on Monday that the trade in which they acquired forwards Terance Mann and Drake Powell are now official.

Pittsboro's Drake Powell accomplished his dream of playing for nearby UNC. Now he's living his next one with the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.

Former North Carolina Tar Heels star Drake Powell, the 22nd pick of the recent NBA Draft, will miss the NBA Summer League due to a left knee injury, as reporte