North Carolina State University Athletics
Powell To Test NBA Waters
5/2/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
May 2, 2003
Raleigh, N.C. - Wolfpack center Josh Powell has announced that he will enter his name into the 2003 NBA draft. The sophomore started all 31 games for the Wolfpack last season, averaging 12.4 points and 27 minutes.
"I have decided to make myself eligible for the 2003 NBA draft," the Riverdale, Georgia, native said on Friday. "I am in good academic standing and will not retain an agent. Therefore, I will preserve my option of returning to NC State."
Powell averaged 19.3 points in 2002-03 postseason play, earning All-ACC Tournament honors. He averaged 5.3 rebounds for the season.
"We certainly wish Josh all the best as he pursues his NBA goals," said head coach Herb Sendek. "We will continue to provide him support as he 'tests the waters' and certainly will welcome his return if, in fact, he decides to withdraw from the draft."
Powell Career Stats
|---TOTAL---| |---3-PTS--|
Year GP-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct
01-02 34-29 662 19.5 95-180 .528 2-14 .143 52-73 .712
02-03 31-31 838 27.0 144-252 .571 9-24 .375 88-119 .739
TOTAL 65-60 1500 23.1 239-432 .553 11-38 .289 140-192 .729
|---REBOUNDS--|
Year Off-Def Tot-Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg Pts.
01-02 55-76 131-3.9 74-0 31 56 30 13 244 7.2
02-03 74-89 163-5.3 88-0 31 76 41 19 385 12.4
TOTAL 129-165 294-4.5 162-0 62 132 71 32 629 9.7
