Former North Carolina A&T and Providence basketball player Duncan Powell has been found not guilty of domestic assault-related charges stemming from a March incident in Rhode Island. According to the Providence Journal, Powell was found not guilty of misdemeanor charges of domestic simple assault and disorderly conduct following a bench trial before Rhode Island District Court Judge Anthony Capraro on June 17.
The charges stemmed from an incident on March 28 in Cranston, Rhode Island. According to the report, Powell was accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend and her friends during a disturbance that prompted a police response. The woman’s allegations also included claims that Powell struck her earlier in the day, causing a bruise to her leg.
“We are grateful that Mr. Powell was given the opportunity to clear his name through the trial process. While the allegations understandably drew significant attention, the final decision reflects the judge’s careful consideration of the evidence. Duncan is looking forward to returning his focus where it belongs, which is on the bright future that lies ahead,” Powell’s attorney, Elizabeth Payette, said in a statement to the Providence Journal.
Before arriving at Providence, Powell played at North Carolina A&T, Sacramento State and Georgia Tech during his collegiate career. During his lone season with the Aggies, he emerged as one of the top players in the Colonial Athletic Association, averaging 8.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game while earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors.
Powell entered the transfer portal following the 2023-24 season and eventually transferred to Sacramento State before concluding his collegiate career at Providence. Powell spent the 2025-26 season at Providence after transferring into the program for his graduate year. He appeared in 22 games for the Friars, making five starts while averaging 4.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.
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