North Carolina received some interesting news on Wednesday when freshman Drake Powell declared for the NBA Draft.
Tar Heel fans have outpoured various reactions following the report. Some expected the once top-15 high school recruit to always be a one-and-done, and found the announcement unsurprising. Others thought he was poised for a sophomore year in Chapel Hill. The large majority, regardless of side, are wondering the answer to the big question: what’s next?
According to reports, Powell is maintaining his college eligibility while going through the NBA Draft process, but all signs — his word choice and reaction from his teammates on social media — point to UNC needing to go back to the transfer portal to replace the wing spot.