2026 Guard 6’3” Chris Powell Player Profile

Name: Chris Powell

P: 585-536-5063 E: powellchristopher255@gmail.com

Hometown: East Rochester, NY

Height: 6’3” Weight: 165 LBS Class: 2026

GPA: 3.5 ACT/SAT: N/A

NCAA ID#: 2202447316

HS/Prep School: The Academy of Central Florida

Summary

Powell carries good length, wiry strength, and plenty of room to fill out. He looks the part of a modern guard who can handle, score, and defend without being limited to one role.

Offensive Skill Set

• Shooting: Smooth mechanics, consistent lift, and confident release. He can hurt teams spotting up, pulling up off the dribble, or coming off screens. Knockdown potential from deep.

• Shot Creation: Shifty handle with craft. Excels at creating space for his jumper and putting defenders on their heels. Good in isolation or ball-screen actions.

• Playmaking: Not a tunnel-vision scorer. Reads closeouts well, makes the extra pass, and can run secondary actions. His decision-making and court vision are underrated assets.

• Transition Game: At his best pushing pace. Uses length and quickness to attack before defenses get set.

Defensive Profile

• On-Ball Defense: High motor defender with lateral quickness to stick to smaller guards and strength to contest bigger wings.

• Instincts: Anticipates passes, digs down on drives, and disrupts possessions.

• Switchability: Can guard 1s and 2s comfortably, with flashes of handling small 3s. Competitive edge makes him effective in different defensive schemes.

Intangibles & IQ

• Competitiveness: Doesn’t shy away from big matchups — thrives when the stage is biggest.

• Basketball IQ: Makes smart reads on both ends, knows where to be, and plays with poise.

• Leadership: Vocal presence and steadying influence. Coaches will appreciate his maturity and willingness to do the dirty work.

Areas for Improvement

• Strength/Physicality: Needs to continue filling out his frame to handle contact at the college level.

• Consistency as a Shooter: Already a good shooter, but becoming deadly consistent—especially off movement—will take him to the next tier.

• Playmaking Under Pressure: At times can rush decisions when facing length and high-level traps; continued reps will smooth this out.

• Finishing Through Contact: Adding strength and touch will help him convert more at the rim against elite defenders.

Projection

With steady growth in those areas, Powell has all the makings of a high-major contributor and potential pro down the road. His competitive makeup and versatility give him one of the highest ceilings in the 2026 class.

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