Powell is an unbelievable athlete who wow’d me on a number of occasions Sunday morning. The 6-foot-2 PG is skinny and doesn’t necessarily look like a scholarship player, but that’s until you see him handle the ball with a head of steam and elevate at the rim. He’s a total blur in transition and takes contact extremely well in the air (he had some and-one finishes that ROCKED the gym). He’s also a capable shooter and a super heady passer once he touches the paint. Powell’s size will probably stop some scholarship coaches from getting involved, but I think he’ll eventually have what it takes to play at that level.

Coming from the JV ranks to become a valued starter for the league’s top-seeded team, Powell has established himself clearly as the next up in a long line of high-level D1 guards to come out of Wood over the past decade. Coming off a standout spring and summer on the 15U Under Armour circuit, he made the transition to the varsity level look mostly seamless with his dynamic two-way ability in the backcourt. Powell has a smooth handle and an explosive first step to propel himself downhill at a moment’s notice, with advanced dexterity both as a finisher and most intriguingly as a passer on the move, to go along with his highlight-reel athleticism near the rim. His length and quickness make him a pest at the point of attack defensively and a consistent factor in passing lanes. He’ll have a chance to emerge onto high-major radars with continued growth as a perimeter shooter.

Powell was waiting in the wings last year while playing primarily a JV role, but has broken out in a big way as a sophomore while sliding seamlessly into the varsity starting lineup. The dynamic two-way guard has emerged as a consistent threat for the Vikings, using a blistering first step and dexterous handle to blow past defenders and apply pressure on the rim. He’s able to whip passes on the move with either hand and is a highlight waiting to happen with his explosive finishing ability. With continued growth as a perimeter shooter and a further increase in his role moving forward, Powell has a chance to emerge onto mid-to-high major radars as soon as this coming summer.

An emerging member of the Wood rotation after playing mostly JV as a freshman, Powell had arguably the best game of his young career in undoubtedly the biggest environment he’s seen thus far. He helped set the tone with seven first-quarter points, establishing himself early as a threat from beyond the arc to set up his dynamic downhill slashing as the game progressed. While he projects long-term as a lead guard, Powell thrived playing off-ball, attacking tilted defenses in order to collapse the paint and make plays both for himself and others. He also played spirited defense throughout while applying consistent ball pressure across the backcourt. Look for Powell to continue emerging as the next in a long line of D1 guards to come out of Wood in the past decade.

Camps can sometimes favor ball-dominant score-first guards, but Powell did a great job of standing out among the fray with his team-friendly approach. One of the quicker guards in the gym, he routinely got downhill with a dynamic first step, showing the ability to finish himself among the trees but really impressing with his ability to whip crisp passes out to shooters or through the lane for cutting teammates. Stepping into the regular varsity rotation for the first time this year, Powell could be among the breakout performers in the area with clear long-term upside as he gains experience and continues to sharpen his perimeter jumper.

Philly Pride has emerged as a national contender on the 15U Under Armour circuit and Powell has consistently been the straw stirring the drink while showing himself to be next up at a Wood program that’s pumped out D1 guards over the past decade. Powell stands out as a pure point guard who thrives off setting up his teammates, playing with his head up and showing impressive live-dribble passing reads with either hand. He’s more than capable of keeping things honest as a scorer with a lightning-quick first step to get downhill where he finishes with dexterity and budding athleticism. Already with an A10 offer in hand along with an invitation to the UA Future 60, Powell has a really high ceiling as he adds strength and experience while adding more confidence in his jump shooting.

While it came in a narrow loss, Powell made the biggest statement of the night from a prospect standpoint, showing his dynamic two-way play at the point of attack that has him pushing for the starting lineup after a year mostly on JV. With a slick handle and a blistering first step in either direction, Powell was impossible to keep out of the paint where he showcased both advanced passing reads and nifty finishing ability with either hand. A true floor general who loves getting others involved, he’s beginning to blossom physically and athletically with still plenty of room left to go. Further reps and improved confidence as a shooter look to be all that stands between Powell and mid-to-high major recruitment.

At the Rare Footage Spring Fling, Powell continued to prove he is one of the top two-way guard prospects in Pennsylvania’s Class of 2028. On offense this quick burst guard continually broke down opposing defenses off the bounce and got into the paint for lay-ins and slams. Powell’s ability to explode off the dribble for a flush in traffic in unique. On the rare occasion where the help defense arrived in time, Powell slipped a dime to the dunker spot or to cutters. His elite speed, court awareness and crafty handles enabled Powell to go coast-to-coast for buckets and assists. Powell flashed a solid three-point stroke too. Defensively, Powell’s non-stop motor and ability to time up an opponent’s shot enabled him to serve as a tremendous weak side rim protector.

Two weeks ago this dynamic scoring point guard led Philly Pride ‘s youngest group to their division title at the Pitt Jam Fest (6-0). Powell is a prospect with elite end-to-end speed and hops, so on Saturday he thrived in the open court. He will not hesitate to cap a fast break with a dunk. In the half-court, Powell’s deep bag of dribble moves made him unstoppable off the bounce. Once he got to the rack, Powell executed a creative finish or powered through contact. Powell will also got paint touches and then deliver well-timed kick outs. When he slid off-ball, Powell is a legitimate three-point threat. At the other end of the court, the combination of Powell’s anticipation skills and quick burst allowed him to frequently swipe opposing team’s passes.