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UNC's Jonathan Powell Intends to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal
North Carolina wing becomes fourth Tar Heel to enter the portal this offseason.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:23pm
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The departure of UNC's Jonathan Powell and other players signals a transition period for the Tar Heels' basketball program.Centerville TodayNorth Carolina wing Jonathan Powell is planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Powell is the fourth Tar Heel to announce their plan to seek other opportunities in the portal, joining guards Derek Dixon, Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis.
Why it matters
The departure of Powell, who averaged 4.8 points and 2.4 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game last season, is another blow to the UNC men's basketball program as it undergoes a coaching change. The Tar Heels are expected to hire longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as their next head coach, and it's unclear if Powell would consider returning to the team under the new leadership.
The details
Powell played in 33 games in his first season at UNC after spending his freshman year at West Virginia, where he averaged 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest in 30.1 minutes per game. The 6-foot-6 wing from Centerville, Ohio, is the fourth Tar Heel to enter the transfer portal this offseason, joining guards Derek Dixon, Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis.
- Powell plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on Tuesday, April 6, 2026.
The players
Jonathan Powell
A 6-foot-6 wing from Centerville, Ohio, who played in 33 games for North Carolina last season, averaging 4.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.
Derek Dixon
A guard who is also entering the NCAA transfer portal along with three other UNC players this offseason.
Jaydon Young
A guard who is also entering the NCAA transfer portal along with three other UNC players this offseason.
Isaiah Denis
A guard who is also entering the NCAA transfer portal along with three other UNC players this offseason.
Michael Malone
The longtime NBA coach who is expected to be hired as the next head coach of the UNC men's basketball team.
What’s next
It's currently unclear whether Powell would entertain a return to UNC based on the Tar Heels' expected hire of Michael Malone as their next head coach.
The takeaway
The departure of Jonathan Powell, along with three other UNC players, is a significant setback for the Tar Heels as they transition to a new head coach. The program will need to quickly rebuild its roster and establish a new identity under Malone's leadership.
