Texas forward Dillon Mitchell declares for NBA Draft

By CHARLIE PARENT

Texas’ Dillon Mitchell declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday after averaging 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds in 17 minutes per game last season.

Mitchell is a former top-five recruit in the class of 2022, heralded for his athletic and defensive abilities.

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— Dillon Mitchell (@Dillonmit_23) April 12, 2023

While Mitchell does mention he’ll be maintaining his college eligibility, many believe it’s simply to protect against an unexpected injury during the pre-draft process.

Mitchell is projected to be the 31st overall pick in ESPN’s latest mock draft.

Texas freshman Dillon Mitchell will declare for the 2023 NBA Draft, he told ESPN. Mitchell is the projected No. 31 pick in our latest mock draft. pic.twitter.com/JbBza2IBik

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 12, 2023

Losing Mitchell is a signifigant loss in the frontcourt for the Longhorns, but the addition of five-star forward Ron Holland in their class of 2023 will make up for Mitchell’s departure.

Holland, a 6-foot-8 forward, is also known for being an athletic and versatile defender with an extremely high upside.

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