Baylor guard Davion Mitchell scouting report: Could the Raptors be a fit?

Davion Mitchell Scouting Report: Weaknesses

Lack of sustained production

Somehow, one of Mitchell’s strengths from the past season could also turn into a reason that may lead to teams not drafting him at a higher spot.

While Mitchell was an excellent shooter from beyond the arc this season, the looming question surrounding him is whether he will be able to carry these numbers in the NBA.

In comparing Mitchell’s shooting numbers from this season to last season, an argument can be made that they’re statistical outliers and that these numbers shouldn’t carry over into the NBA. All three percentages recorded over a 10 percent increase this season.

As well, throughout his career, Mitchell’s free-throw shooting has been poor for a guard, only shooting about 65 percent from the line last season.

While this can improve, one could make an argument that Mitchell was exceptionally hot this season and that his shooting numbers are going to fall once he enters the league.

Pick and Roll

Another concern going forward is whether Mitchell can improve his playmaking abilities, particularly as a ball-handler on the pick and roll. His decision-making in PNR situations has led to questions about whether he can operate as an effective point guard in the NBA, in addition to regularly playing as a two.

Due to the speed at which he normally plays at, Mitchell can botch pick-and-roll opportunities. This is largely through poor reads of various situations that result in either inaccurate lob passes or misplaced passes off the screen that result in turnovers. This season, Mitchell averaged 2.4 turnovers per game.

If given primary playmaking duties for a team, Mitchell has to improve this aspect of his game going forward.