Dillon Mitchell 6'8 F transfer commit (Texas)

[GoBearcats31]

Dillon Mitchell has committed to the Bearcats!

- 6'8, 205 lbs. from Tampa, FL
- Two years of eligibility left after playing two seasons at Texas (71 starts in 72 games)
- 2023-24 #s at Texas: 9.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steal per game; 58.5% FG, 59.8% FT, 0/8 from three
- Former consensus five-star / Top 10 HS recruit (2022 class), McDonald's All-American out of Montverde Academy
- Transfer portal rankings: #22 (247), #37 (CBS), #42 (On3)
- 2023-24 highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H09qTv-o91c

https://texassports.com/sports/mens-...mitchell/13260
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...illon-mitchell

Odds & Ends:
- 10 points and 4 rebounds in the win at Fifth Third Arena in January 9
- 21 points (career high) and 8 rebounds versus eventual national champs UConn on November 20
- 14 double figure rebound games in his career (12 this season)
- 6 points and 10 rebounds total in two NCAA Tournament games this year
- Left-handed

[GoBearcats31]

Jeff Borzello: "Could be the missing piece for what should be a preseason top-25 team under Wes Miller."

Jeff Goodman: "Huge pickup for Wes Miller."

@portal_updates: "Mitchell is extremely athletic, great at attacking the rim, and a great defender who can defend multiple positions."

0/0 from three as a freshman; 0/8 as a sophomore - here is him draining 3s at last year's NBA Draft Combine -- shades of Pete Mickeal with that lefty release https://x.com/DraftExpress/status/1658199624912347151

Chad Brendel just said on the air with Mo Egger that Dillon shot 76% around the rim last season

[Corporateballa]

HUGE!!!! he’s definitely going to be a starter.

[Longtime Lurker]

This is definitely huge. As previously stated, i think page's ceiling is also higher than his freshman year would suggest. Things are looking up....

[BearKatz]

Huge!!! Bigtime Portal Pickup for Wes.... Can't wait to watch this team play in Nov.

[GoBearcats31]

@SeanPaulCBB: "Good move for Cincinnati. Mitchell probably slots in at the four for the Bearcats, providing defense and athleticism next to Aziz Bandaogo. The Bearcats are a top-25 caliber team. Strong returning guard duo with Day Day Thomas/Jizzle James -- and breakout star Dan Skillings, and wing shooter Connor Hickman from Bradley. Strong, strong team who got better throughout the year."

Fran Fraschilla: "Excited I get to keep watching @Dillonmit_23 play in @Big12Conference for @GoBearcatsMBB. One of the most athletic, hardest playing guys in the country. Bearcats are a @MarchMadnessMBB team."

[Lobot]

Made my day and week and month.

Related: Why does big stuff always drop while I'm doing kid pickup line duty?

[leo from jersey]

So nil does talk and the Cats were waiting to spring. Like the fact of defense. This is so groovy - Bring on X.


PS 1.4 assists from the front court. Now get him in the monster factory and put on some weight.
58.5% FG, 59.8% FT, 0/8 from three. Work on the FTs and we can live with his staying away from what is not his range.

[red_n_black_attack]

Made my day and week and month.

Related: Why does big stuff always drop while I'm doing kid pickup line duty?

Do kid pickup line duty more often.

[red_n_black_attack]

@SeanPaulCBB: "Good move for Cincinnati. Mitchell probably slots in at the four for the Bearcats, providing defense and athleticism next to Aziz Bandaogo. The Bearcats are a top-25 caliber team. Strong returning guard duo with Day Day Thomas/Jizzle James -- and breakout star Dan Skillings, and wing shooter Connor Hickman from Bradley. Strong, strong team who got better throughout the year."

And still didn't mention our best player, Simas.

[leo from jersey]

@SeanPaulCBB: "Good move for Cincinnati. Mitchell probably slots in at the four for the Bearcats, providing defense and athleticism next to Aziz Bandaogo. The Bearcats are a top-25 caliber team. Strong returning guard duo with Day Day Thomas/Jizzle James -- and breakout star Dan Skillings, and wing shooter Connor Hickman from Bradley. Strong, strong team who got better throughout the year."

And still didn't mention our best player, Simas.

I think you have correctly seen this team.

[bearcatjd]

Awesome addition to what could be a great team.

[Bearcat9796]

ready for season, now.

[BearKatz]

I'll go way out on a limb here, but reminds me of a stronger version of James White...? Am I reaching on this one...?

[Bearcat93]

This is a perfect pickup/fit for what we’re lacking-a badass PF/4. Great work Wes.