[TWEET][/TWEET] [MENTION=14]colton[/MENTION] - let's add him onto the Jazz Player twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/spidadmitchell
I haven't seen anywhere that he is a lockdown defender. If he is despite his size then it's great.Defensive beast already
I'll see if I can find it. I may be quoting someone saying he has the tools. He is only 6'3 but has a wingspanI haven't seen anywhere that he is a lockdown defender. If he is despite his size then it's great.
I am not trying to **** on him at all. I was high on Trey Burke before we dumped 14 and 21 picks for him and don't want to get burnt again so when I see "questionable shot selection" in the scouting report I am genuinely unimpressed.
Perhaps the most appealing part of Mitchell's profile, particularly early on in his career, lies on the defensive end. Two years under Rick Pitino has benefited him greatly in this regard, as he's emerged as a multi-positional stopper who a coach can sic on point guards, shooting guards and even some small forwards and expect results. Mitchell has outstanding physical tools to get the job done, with his elite length, chiseled frame and quick feet, but also the mentality, as he's a highly competitive guy who is willing to pick up full court, get on the floor for loose balls, and generally make life difficult for opposing players. Mitchell has outstanding instincts off the ball, as evidenced by his 2.6 steals per-40 (#1 among all DX Top-100 prospects). Despite not possessing great height, his 6'10 wingspan is very difficult for opposing guards to shoot over, and he does a great job of getting underneath defenders, sliding his feet and using his strength to contain the ball.
Don't forget an x-factor in a prospect like this.. Quin Snyder. Mitchell has the body, skill set, mindset, versatility. Quin Snyder can fix shot selection.
He didn't fix Burks.
Done thanks[TWEET][/TWEET] [MENTION=14]colton[/MENTION] - let's add him onto the Jazz Player twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/spidadmitchell
He didn't fix Burks.
Moved up for undersized and offensively limited. OK. Yawn I guess?
Moved up for undersized and offensively limited. OK. Yawn I guess?
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