Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Duncan Powell (31) reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Former Georgia Tech Forward Duncan Powell Reveals New Transfer Decision

Originally posted on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI
By Jackson Caudell | Last updated Apr 21, 2025 1:17 PM ET

It was been an interesting transfer portal cycle in college basketball, especially for former Georgia Tech forward Duncan Powell. Powell entered the transfer portal after a solid season with the Yellow Jackets and he initially committed to Georgetown. Over the weekend though that changed. Powell de-committed from the Hoyas and announced today that he is committing to Providence.

NEWS: Georgia Tech transfer forward Duncan Powell, a former Georgetown commit, has committed to Providence, he told @On3sports.

The 6-8 junior averaged 12.2 PTS and 5.4 REB this season. Had 7 games in which he scored 20 points or more, including 24 on Duke in the ACC Tournament.… pic.twitter.com/l3vsN5jIzY
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 21, 2025

Powell played in 33 games for the Yellow Jackets, starting 13 of them. He averaged 12.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG and shot 36% from three this season. Powell emerged as a leader and locker room presence for Georgia Tech this season as well. He earned the nickname "Shag Man" and was instrumental in Georgia Tech's late season play, which included beating future NCAA Tournament teams Clemson and Louisville.

Georgia Tech got its first transfer portal commitment this past week when Miami (OH) forward Kam Craft committed to the Yellow Jackets.

Kraft has played for Miami (OH) for the last two seasons, starting 34 games for them this past season and averaging 13.6 PPG while shooting 43% from three on 6.6 three-point attempts per game. The 6'6 205 LBS forward from Chicago, IL, should provide a boost to Georgia Tech's offense, especially when it comes to floor spacing. He is a former four-star recruit who originally started his career at Xavier and then transferred to Miami (OH). Georgia Tech will be his third school.

While this fills a big need for Georgia Tech, it will be interesting to see what other players they attempt to add. They still have Baye Ndongo on the roster, as well as Jaeden Mustaf, and are bringing in a talented recruiting class that has some potential impact players in it. Craft is one new piece to the puzzle for Damon Stoudamire in what is going to be a very crucial season for him as the head coach.