possible second round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, 5-Star Corner: Patrick Baldwin Jr. Interview. “He’s a big-time college scorer [who] competes every night [and is] having a great season. The guard also won the Big East Most Improved Player award earlier in his career but, as he returned for a final run, Powell wanted to do something special at Seton Hall. His NBA stock is rising for Seton Hall guard Myles Powell, shown in the Pirates' victory over Butler. Seton Hall guard Myles Powell is a proven scorer who can become a contributor on the Knicks’ second-unit immediately. Speaking of the shutdown, the 2020 NBA Draft is going to be unlike any in league history. [His] weakness is [he’s] under-sized for a scoring guard. 51, for example — at least one scout who regularly attends Seton Hall games believes Powell could go in the first round. He was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey alongside Noel Powell. Myles Powell without a doubt has been one of the best shooters in the nation for the past two years. “I have a great group of teammates. Latest on Seton Hall Pirates guard Myles Powell including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He is a 6’2” point guard that can stand taller on defense when he needs to, but he also comes with some drawbacks. They are No. There isn’t too much to be startled about besides possibly a lack of advancement in the efficiency department. “I feel his skill of shooting the ball will translate to the NBA. 10 in the AP Top 25, its highest ranking in two decades. 3:24. Some of the things that are going to hinder Powell include his lack of athleticism and what seems to be a lingering ankle problem. Myles Powell - PG - Seton Hall - NBA Draft Profile and Stats Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Powell’s FG% took a dip this season from 44.7% in 2018-19 to 39.8% in 2019-20. The Trenton, NJ native stayed home at Seton Hall and ended up setting all kinds of records en route to becoming one of the best players in program history. Seton Hall target Myles Powell wins Big Strick Classic 3-point contest – Newark Star-Ledger/Jeremy Schneider: 08/09/2015 Josh Jackson Explodes For 50 Against Team NYC in Big Strick Classic; Markelle Fultz Talks Louisville – Zags Blog/Chris Russell: 08/09/2015 The consensus National Player of the Year in 2018 became an early contributor for the Mavericks and is already a reliable second-unit guard on a playoff team. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). It could become official very soon. Adam Zagoria is a freelance reporter who covers Seton Hall and NJ college basketball for NJ Advance Media. These are issues as well as the aforementioned old age as a rookie. [He] projects as an off-the-bench NBA scorer. He was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey alongside Noel Powell. In the East, Seton Hall would potentially have two games in Albany and two in the East Regional at Madison Square Garden, something for which Powell is hoping. “All the awards that’s been coming, they’re helping me keep my head up high, helping me stay focused,” Powell said, “and I know it’s going to be a big couple months ahead of me so I’m just trying to stay ready.”. All rights reserved (About Us). It’s just there are a lot of players around the world who you could probably say the same thing [about].”. Take a look at three options that might be available on the open market this summer here, The University of North Carolina Point Guard Cole Anthony has decided to refrain from announcing whether or not he will be entering his name into the 2020 NBA Draft pool. His scoring should translate but he’ll need to improve his play making and it remains to be seen if he can hold is own on the defensive end. who were hoping to impress this month at the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational and then maybe catch on in Summer League, Last week he won the Jerry West Award as the nation’s top shooting guard. and the NBA Draft may not happen until August or September. With limited access to gyms, all NBA hopefuls have to find their own spots to work out. The Big East Player of the Year saw consistent traps and double teams throughout his dominant campaign. He could potentially land a two-way contract with an NBA team, which would mean splitting time between the NBA G League and the NBA itself. Myles Powell will be one of the more recognizable names in the 2020 NBA Draft thanks to the four productive years he put in at Seton Hall. According to Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com, Seton Hall's Myles Powell has interviewed with the Knicks, one of somewhere between 10 and 12 teams he's met with virtually so far.