Drake Powell

Drake Edward Powell is an American basketball player who currently attends Northwood High School in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Early life and high school
Powell grew up in Pittsboro, North Carolina and attends Northwood High School. He averaged 18.6 points, seven rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game as a junior. Powell was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.

Recruiting
Powell is considered a five-star recruit by most major recruiting services and is one of the top players in the 2024 class. 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. Powell signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Tar Heels on November 16, 2023, during the early signing period.

Personal life
Powell's father, Dedric, played college baseball for North Carolina.