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Will Drake Powell Win NBA Rookie of the Year?

Will Drake Powell Win NBA Rookie of the Year?

The way same way Omarion Hampton of North Carolina's football team this past season was chosen with the No. 22 pick in the NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers — Drake Powell , a one-and-done was also selected with at No.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 9
Brooklyn Nets Sign 2025 First-Round Pick Drake Powell to Rookie Deal

Brooklyn Nets Sign 2025 First-Round Pick Drake Powell to Rookie Deal

Yesterday, the Brooklyn Nets announced the official signing of another member of their 2025 draft class. Due to the pick that was used to draft UNC product Drake Powell being involved in a trade, the process took slightly longer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Tar Heel Blog / July 9

Drake Powell will miss the NBA Summer League due to injury

Sounds like it’s precautionary, but the former Tar Heel will not see the floor this summer. Former Tar Heel and now current Brooklyn Nets player Drake Powell will miss the NBA Summer League as a precautionary measure due to an injury.

Former Tar Heels Star to Miss Summer League with Injury

Former Tar Heels Star to Miss Summer League with Injury

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 reported by Peter Botte of the New York Post.

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Nets sign final first-round pick to rookie scale contract

Nets sign final first-round pick to rookie scale contract

He averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game for UNC last season on .483/.379/.648 shooting.

Drake Powell News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 8
Nets First-Rounder Drake Powell Sidelined for Summer League

Nets First-Rounder Drake Powell Sidelined for Summer League

While an NBA record five first-round picks might feel like a haul of shiny new toys for Brooklyn Nets fans, they'll have to wait a little longer to see one of them suit up in a Nets uniform.

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