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]

UC makes it official https://gobearcats.com/news/2024/5/2...-mitchell.aspx

"We're thrilled to welcome Dillon to Cincinnati. He is one of the most dynamic and versatile players in the country. He's already had a great deal of success on NCAA Tournament teams and I'm confident he can improve his production here at Cincinnati. We can't wait to get Dillon and the rest of our players back to campus to begin our summer program next week." - Wes Miller

[leo from jersey]

Simas will be a starter

Hopefully CWM coaches up some others to be an ender with Simas. AS of last season, Simas was it. I think CJ can be one too as well as the veteran the team needs on the floor to go along with Simas. Hickman interests me as well. I wish to see development in the younger players especially at the end of the game.

[red_n_black_attack]

No way on earth I’d take Simas over Jizzle. Jizzle is the one player on the roster that’s irreplaceable. Between transfers, freshman, returning players (Including Rayvon Griffin) There are a lot of options to replace Simas.

Simas will be a starter

[KBearcat]

ready for season, now.

This! I feel like it's been quite a while since I've been the level of excited that I am right now. Bring the season on: I'm ready to see this team in action!!!

[leeraymond]

I moved this question over to the Roster thread

Okay. Got it.

[Lobot]

With the addition of Mitchell, any thoughts on UC depth chart for next season? The question I ask myself is, who will be the back-ups? There probably will be some outstanding competition in practice.

I moved this question over to the Roster thread

[leeraymond]

With the addition of Mitchell, any thoughts on UC depth chart for next season? The question I ask myself is, who will be the back-ups? There probably will be some outstanding competition in practice.

[GoBearcats31]

@EvanMiya:

Love this pickup for Cincy.

Mitchell is one of the best defensive prospects in the portal. Though his numbers haven't been flashy the last two seasons, he's finished in the top 25 in Defensive BPR in the Big 12 the last two seasons. His age and his 5-star high school recruiting profile also point to his still untapped potential in his junior season. Offensively he's solid, averaging almost 10 points per game while shooting 60% from two.

[Rufus]

On paper these portal additions are very impressive and seems like CWM now has the pieces to finally make a run. But if it seems like I'm apprehensive it is only because of the history of past portal player performances, let's face it this staff has not had exceptional luck from the portal. So I hope this is the roster to finally get us back into national relevance. There can be no excuses now for this staff this year.

[leo from jersey]

Getting back to Mitchell, I am excited to see what he brings to the Cats inside game. I also expect much work on his outside shot to have the better shot at the NBA. I want to thank Cincy reigns and to congratulate CWM for finding the pieces. It is now up to CWM and staff to coach up the weak points. It is time to go to the big dance. I think we can all agree on that.

[leo from jersey]

Funny how all the announcers raved about how Jizzle was going to be a star. I guess only you know how he's going to progress. It also seems like most on here believe he'll be the starting PG.

By the way, I like Simas too, but he had some horrid shooting days too, including 1 for 9 against Xavier, a 1 for 10, another 1 for 9, and a few other "gems".

funny how he has a big name father. Come on now. Yes, SL had some very bad days, but when the Cats were trying to make the tournament, who did CWM trust with the ball. It wasn't someone who was going to be a star, but one who gave the team the best chance at winning. I like JJ. .I like all the Cats to a point. I just gave my view and it is the all around game that most people don't see. They see taking a shot. It has to be as that is all they mention. We have seen enough Bearcat games over the years to know better. We are both old enough to have seen the old Johnny Carson show "Who do you trust". It is very obvious who CWM trusted. My hope is that JJ and others develop so we can have more than one option when the game is on the line. It takes a basketball player to perform in the pressure situations. SL is older and that helps. The best thing about a frosh is that he becomes a sophomore. I hope he matures on the floor to become the star and is able to get around from his father's rep.

BTW I never said he wasn't going to be a star. You put words in my mouth to make my observation look bad. Please let us discuss without resorting to that. I always said I hope he becomes a star, but last year he wasn't. Until a player steps up, there is one irreplaceable on this team in my humble opinion/ I base that not on a player's family although many announcers mentioned that the BB smarts SL has comes from being a coach's son, nor on an announcer. I base it on what I saw during the game. Did you hear Terry Nelson or Steve Logan saying what these national announcers who really don't know the team. The national need talking points as they really have no clue to a player. Terry and Steve know the team. Big difference.

[longtimefan]

I almost read this thread without signing in. Much better now.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

well he sure was replaceable by CWM at the end of the games as he froze or made wretched passes. Who did CWM trust -- He trusted the one who could dribble and pass as well as wasn't afraid to take the last shot. In the last minute, it is the all around game and not one who didn't have control of their game.

Funny how all the announcers raved about how Jizzle was going to be a star. I guess only you know how he's going to progress. It also seems like most on here believe he'll be the starting PG.

By the way, I like Simas too, but he had some horrid shooting days too, including 1 for 9 against Xavier, a 1 for 10, another 1 for 9, and a few other "gems".

[leo from jersey]

my intention was not to trigger anyone to start tearing down players, I was just stating my preference.

of course you did say "There are a lot of options to replace Simas." . I did say he was CWM's preference as his option to replace JJ at the end of the games.