Dillon Mitchell (basketball)

Dillon Mitchell (born October 3, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Cincinnati Bearcats of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the Texas Longhorns of the Big 12 Conference. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.

High school career
Mitchell originally attended Sickles High School in Citrus Park, Florida for his freshman and sophomore year, then transferred to Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School in Spring Hill, Florida for his junior year before lastly transferring to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida prior to his senior year. He was selected to play in the 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. He was the MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic after leading all scorers with 18 points.

Recruiting
Mitchell was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class, according to major recruiting services. On October 25, 2021, he is committed to playing college basketball for Texas over offers from Florida State and Tennessee.

College career
Mitchell averaged 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game as a freshman. As a sophomore, Mitchell averaged 9.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Following the season he transferred to Cincinnati, choosing the Bearcats over Miami and Auburn.