Dillon Mitchell is making his final push ahead of the NBA Draft. The 22-year-old forward out of St. John’s wrapped up his senior season averaging 8.3 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Now, the 6-foot-7 wing is actively auditioning for front offices, hoping his elite defensive motor outweighs his severe offensive limitations.
Mitchell validated his athletic reputation at the NBA Combine. He officially measured at 6-foot-6.75 without shoes, paired with a broad 6-foot-10.5 wingspan. A 38.5-inch vertical jump cemented his standing as a premium lob threat and vertical spacer. He operates best as a high-energy transition rim-runner, qualities that recently earned him Big East All-Defensive Team honors.
Front offices are well aware of the glaring holes in his game. Evaluators consistently praise his defensive switchability across four positions, often drawing comparisons to veterans like Derrick Jones Jr. and Jarred Vanderbilt. Yet, he remains a complete non-threat from the perimeter. According to a scouting report breakdown, Mitchell shot just 19.3 percent from three-point range across his college career, sinking only 11 total attempts. His 48.8 percent free-throw shooting further highlights his lack of half-court creation and refined ball-handling.
Those offensive red flags firmly tether his draft stock to the second round. Franchises are evaluating him strictly as a high-reward developmental wing. The Golden State Warriors brought Mitchell in for a late May workout to test his fit inside Steve Kerr’s transition-heavy system. Golden State is weighing him as a candidate for their No. 54 overall pick. If selected, Mitchell will directly compete against incumbent forward Malevy Leons for a long-term two-way defensive role on the roster.