He averaged 23.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game as a senior. Powell, a five-star recruit according to Rivals.com, was ranked as the No. 8 power forward and No. 25 overall player in the country in 2010. He signed with Kansas after playing one season at Southeastern Louisiana. Powell went straight from high school to college basketball. The only time he took a year off was when he missed part of his junior season with an injury. He started playing organized basketball when he was 5 years old. By the time he reached high school, he had already played competitively for several years. He made an immediate impact at Southeastern Louisiana, leading the team in scoring as a freshman. His career average of 22 points per game as a senior led the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance. After playing just one season there, he decided to enter the draft and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round (34th pick overall). The 6'9" Powell has been praised for his all-around game. He is known for his ability to score in multiple ways: jump shots, layups, and free throws. He is also a good rebounder and shot blocker. Although most power forwards focus solely on one aspect of the game, this is not the case for Dwight Powell.