Drake Powell was selected 22nd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Draft, but will play his rookie season with the Brooklyn Nets, who own his rights. As a standout defensive player from UNC, Powell is the first Tar Heel to be drafted in the first round under coach Hubert Davis, joining a young Nets roster alongside former college teammates.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Drake Powell, selected 22nd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Draft, becomes the first North Carolina player drafted in the first round under coach Hubert Davis, showcasing his elite defense and potential alongside a young Nets roster.
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