Carlos Powell
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| Position | Forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 200 cm |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Team | New Zealand Breakers (NBL) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | August 29, 1983 Florence, South Carolina, USA |
| College/University | University of South Carolina |
| NBL Debut | 2006 |
| Career Highlights | NIT Most Valuable Player Played for Sport Lisboa Benfica in Portugal |
Carlos "Ricardo" Powell born August 29, 1983 in Florence, South Carolina, USA is an American basketball player who played forward at the University of South Carolina. He is notable for receiving the NIT Most Valuable Player award, in the NIT tournament. Other honors he received include 2003-2004 All SEC, 2004-2005 Preseason All SEC, and 2005 Team Outstanding Rebounder. Throughout his four year career, he has scored over 1500 points(1541), 600 rebounds(641), and 70 3 point field goals(71). He also holds the school record for most games played in with 132. After college played professionally for Sport Lisboa Benfica in Portugal where he was the fourth leading scorer in the league with 19.4 points and 7 rebounds a game. He was subesequently named to the All League MVP team and all league Imports first team.
He is currently playing for the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League He starred in their first match of the season against the South Dragons top scoring with 34 points. Powell was easily the Breakers best player this season, he was the leading scorer in the entire league, averaging a massive 28.3ppg, was top 10 in the league in steals, and also won the slam-dunk competition at the All Star game. However, the Breakers were criticised for having a one-dimensional offense (pass it to Carlos) and failed to make the playoffs. He was offered the maximum allowed under the salary cap rules, but this was rejected by his agent as he will probably be playing in the NBA from now on.
