Mark Mitchell

Draft Notes

Mark Mitchell is a future pro and looks the part of a possible second round NBA draft pick.

He’s a combo forward with a great frame and a ton of natural talent. He’s got broad shoulders, good strength, a quick first step and solid feel for the game. He can operate on the perimeter and make plays off the dribble and he’s a strong finisher, mostly with his left hand.

At this point his outside shooting isn’t a strength but he does show plenty of promise and isn’t afraid to step out to 3pt land.

Mitchell fits the mold of modern day power forward with his ability to defend multiple positions on defense and make plays with the ball in his hands on offense. His overall versatility and willingness to do the dirty work will endear him to NBA teams, even if his offensive numbers aren’t stellar.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

2026 Power Forward Rankings

1. Caleb Wilson – 6-10 – North Carolina
2. Cameron Boozer – 6-9 – Duke
3. Hannes Steinbach – 6-11 – Washington (Germany)
4. Yaxel Lendeborg – 6-9 – Michigan
5. Koa Peat – 6-8 – Arizona
6. Allen Graves – 6-9 – Santa Clara
7. Joshua Jefferson – 6-9 – Iowa State
8. Trevon Brazile – 6-9 – Arkansas
9. Trey Kaufman-Renn – 6-9 – Purdue
10. Tyler Bilodeau – 6-9 – UCLA
11. Maliq Brown – 6-9 – Duke
12. Izaiyah Nelson – 6-10 – South Florida
13. Tobi Lawal – 6-8 – Virginia Tech (England)
14. Malik Reneau – 6-7 – Miami
15. Jaxon Kohler – 6-9 – Michigan State
16. Malik Dia – 6-9 – Ole Miss
17. Tobe Awaka – 6-8 – Arizona
18. Graham Ike – 6-9 – Gonzaga
19. Mark Mitchell – 6-8 – Missouri
20. Tre’von Spillers – 6-7 – Wake Forest
21. Sean Stewart – 6-8 – Ohio State
22. Jalen Washington – 6-9 – Vanderbilt