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UNC Basketball Recruiting Prize in Chapel Hill for Big Weekend

This weekend, UNC basketball pledge Drake Powell will get a preview of what he'll be up to this time next year.

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Drake Powell, who shines at nearby Northwood High School (N.C.) in Pittsboro and committed to UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis over 13 months ago, is among Tar Heels in Chapel Hill this weekend.

He is on an official visit, according to Rivals' David Sisk. Chances are Powell remains on campus Friday through Sunday.

It's safe to assume the 6-foot-6, 195-pound versatile small forward will attend Live Action with Carolina Basketball in the Dean E. Smith Center on Friday night before watching Saturday night's UNC football showdown against Miami in Kenan Memorial Stadium.

Undoubtedly, it looks as though Drake Powell is locked in with his pledge as a future Tar Heel and will likely put it in ink during November's early signing period.

Powell, a five-star, ranks No. 12 on the 247Sports 2024 Composite (up almost 50 notches since he announced his commitment) and is one of three early UNC basketball commits in the cycle.

The other two 2024 Tar Heels are Our Saviour Lutheran School (N.Y.) five-star shooting guard Ian Jackson (No. 10 composite ranking) and Link Academy (Mo.) four-star center James Brown (No. 64).

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Stay tuned to All Tar Heels on SI.com for more UNC basketball recruiting news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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