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Drake Powell Cleared for Contact, Eyes NBA Impact

10/2/2025

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Drake Powell has been cleared for full-contact practice after a knee injury.
The Brooklyn Nets selected him 22nd overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, and he is viewed as a top prospect among their picks.
He has impressed coaches with athleticism and three-and-D skills; Terance Mann and Haywood Highsmith mentor him, and he is expected to compete for immediate playing time.

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Story summary

Drake Powell has been cleared for full-contact practice after a knee injury.
The Brooklyn Nets selected him 22nd overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, and he is viewed as a top prospect among their picks.
He has impressed coaches with athleticism and three-and-D skills; Terance Mann and Haywood Highsmith mentor him, and he is expected to compete for immediate playing time.