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.
— 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.
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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