Powell taking game to SEC
Marshawn Powell's calling card on the hardwood is playing hard, playing with energy and playing with a do-what-it-takes attitude. That mentality will serve him well in the SEC. The Rivals150 prospect ended his recruitment on Saturday.
Powell verbally committed to Arkansas on Saturday. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound forward from The Miller School in Crozet, Virginia told Rivals.com his decision was based on the brand of basketball John Pelphrey has employed in Fayetteville.
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"I just like the way they play. Their system is really wide open and I want to try to give them whatever I can to help them win," Powell said. "They have some good big men and some good wings so I want to go there and just play hard and do whatever they need me to do."
The Razorbacks might be a bit of a surprise to those in Virginia, Powell said. He also strongly considered Maryland, Virginia, Florida State and LaSalle.
"I know I probably hurt some feelings with some people around here but I had to do what was right for me," Powell said.
A connection to current Razorback Stefan Welsh also played a part in his decision, Powell said.
"He's like my family," Powell said.
For Arkansas, Powell brings a no-nonsense attitude that leads to high production and a mismatch at the power forward position. Powell is ranked 45th in the class of 2009 by Rivals.com.