This just in: Norman Powell is good at basketball. Despite being in his rookie season, and playing behind more established players, Powell finds himself on the precipice of a solid career in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors. It was announced today that he was named the Eastern Conference's Rookie of the Month for April. He joins the august company of Vince Carter, Jonas Valanciunas, and Jamario Moon (along with others).
For the final 13 days of the regular season, Powell averaged 15.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 31.