Dillon Mitchell

Updated on 3/17/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-8
Weight: 205
College: St. John’s
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 10/3/2003

2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 66
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder
Solid defender
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Not an elite ball handler
Quite raw offensively
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Dillon Mitchell is a very athletic, energetic combo forward that excels at attacking the hoop to score and rebound the basketball.  He is an energetic, high-motor player that can certainly finish plays above the rim, but he will really need to improve his jump shot, and he will need to expand his skill set offensively.  Currently, he projects to go in the second round range for the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft

Games Scouted:
3/29/22 2022 McDonald’s All-American Game
4/2/22 Montverde Academy vs. Link Academy
4/8/22 2022 Nike Hoops Summit
4/15/22 2022 Jordan Brand Classic
11/16/22 Texas vs. Gonzaga
1/30/23 Texas vs. Baylor
2/19/24 Texas vs. Kansas State
12/20/24 Cincinnati vs. Dayton

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