Defense shouldn't be an issue for at least one incoming UNC basketball rookie in five-star forward Drake Powell.
At No. 11 overall on the recently updated 247Sports 2024 Composite, Northwood High School five-star forward Drake Powell isn't the highest-ranked prize in the three-deep UNC basketball recruiting class. No, that title belongs to Our Saviour Lutheran School five-star guard Ian Jackson at No. 8.to accompany the site's rankings update, Powell would be in the running for No. 1 among all his peers if judging solely by their defensive prowess.
"If you're looking for a stopper in the 2024 class, look no further than Drake Powell. is a premier athlete with elite lateral quickness, long arms, a high motor, and the conditioning of a guy that never gets tired. "He takes no possessions off on defense, will pick up full court and will make his opponent work hard for every bucket they get. Powell is disruptive and impactful with his blend of size, length, athleticism, and IQ. As he gets stronger, he should only continue to improve on the defensive end of the floor."Of course, the Tar Heels are no stranger to versatile defenders capable of locking up foes at pretty much any position, at least in spurts.
Although Drake Powell is absent from most folks' projected starting fives for the Tar Heels next season, it wouldn't be a surprise if he earns a spot in the regular rotation from the get-go and receive his fair share of minutes based on his defensive acumen alone.Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of FanNation's Blue Devil Country and All Tar Heels, covering the Duke Blue Devils and UNC Tar Heels on SI.com.
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