Davion Mitchell

NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT

POSITION: PGFROM: BaylorHT: 6-1 1/4WT: 202
BORN: 9/5/98YEAR: Jr.WING: 8-0 1/2REACH: 6-4 1/4

Draft Notes

Davion Mitchell is a tough, hard-nosed point guard who impacts both ends of the floor. He’s one of the leaders of a loaded Baylor team and is the engine that drives the high scoring offense. He’s also an elite defender, probably the best on ball defender in the draft.

Davion has a lightening quick first step and good blow-by ability. He can dance with the ball and when he decides to go his first step is devastating. He takes it strong to the hoop and can finish over length and absorb contact on the way to the rim.

His driving ability opens up his outside game and he’s becoming a knockdown 3pt shooter, after struggling from deep earlier in his career.

He’s a good decision maker with the ball, doing a good job of orchestrating the offense, setting up teammates for open shots and knowing when to look for his own shot. It helps playing with a great backcourt mate in Jared Butler and other talented players but his passing and play-making really stands out.

His FT shooting is below par and really needs to improve for him to be a trusted ball handler in the clutch.

As mentioned, he’s a great defender who really gets after the ball. He has true lock-down ability and brings a ton of value on the defensive end of the court.

The kind of competitor you want to have on your team.

Doesn’t have ideal size at just over 6-1 in shoes.

And older prospect, born in 1998.


Comparisons

  • Kemba Walker
  • Jarrett Jack but with a smoother offensive game.

Draft Projection

late lottery to mid first round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft

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2021 Point Guard Rankings

  1. Cade Cunningham – 6-8 – Oklahoma St.
  2. Jalen Suggs – 6-4 – Gonzaga
  3. Josh Giddey – 6-8 – Australia
  4. Davion Mitchell – 6-2 – Baylor
  5. Jared Butler – 6-3 – Baylor
  6. Tre Mann – 6-5 – Florida
  7. Miles McBride – 6-2 – West Virginia
  8. Nah’Shon Hyland – 6-3 – VCU
  9. Sharife Cooper 6-0 – Auburn
  10. Ayo Dosunmu – 6-5 – Illinois
  11. Joel Ayayi – 6-5 – Gonzaga
  12. Rokas Jokubaitis – 6-4 – Lithuania
  13. Duane Washington Jr. – 6-3 – Ohio State
  14. Dalano Banton – 6-9 – Nebraska
  15. Daishon Nix – 6-4 – G League
  16. David Johnson – 6-5 – Louisville
  17. Jason Preston – 6-4 – Ohio
  18. D.J. Carton – 6-1 – Marquette
  19. Javonte Smart – 6-4 – LSU
  20. Mac McClung – 6-2 – Texas Tech

2020
  1. LaMelo Ball – 6-7 – USA
  2. Tyrese Haliburton – 6-5 – Iowa State
  3. Killian Hayes – 6-5 – France
  4. Kira Lewis – 6-3 – Alabama
  5. Tyrell Terry – 6-1 – Stanford
  6. Cole Anthony – 6-2 – UNC
  7. Grant Riller – 6-3 – Charleston
  8. Theo Maledon – 6-5 – France
  9. Malachi Flynn – 6-2 – San Diego St.
  10. Devon Dotson – 6-2 – Kansas
  11. Ty-Shon Alexander – 6-4 – Creighton
  12. Nico Mannion – 6-2 – Arizona
  13. Payton Pritchard – 6-2 – Oregon
  14. Yam Madar – 6-3 – Israel
  15. Abdoulaye N-Doye – 6-7 – France
  16. Ashton Hagans – 6-3 – Kentucky
  17. Cassius Winston – 6-1 – Michigan State
  18. Tre Jones – 6-1 – Duke
  19. Markus Howard – 5-11 – Marquette