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.
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.
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 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.
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.