Davion Mitchell
From national champion to NBA defensive stopper, Davion Mitchell brings relentless energy to the Miami Heat.
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Davion De'Monte Earl Mitchell (born September 5, 1998), nicknamed Off-Night, is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears. He was taken ninth overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.
Quick Facts
- Draft year
- 2021
- Draft pick
- 9th Overall
- College
- Baylor University
- Position
- Guard
- Acquisition year
- 2023
Lore & Background
Mitchell attended Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Georgia. As a junior, he averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 assists and 2.9 steals per game, leading his team to its first Class 4A state title. He was named Savannah Morning News Player of the Year. In his senior season, he averaged 23.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Mitchell competed for the Georgia Stars on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Auburn over offers from Cincinnati, UConn, Florida, Georgia and Clemson, among others. As a freshman at Auburn, he averaged 3.7 points and 1.9 assists per game as a backup point guard to Jared Harper. Following the season, he transferred to Baylor and sat out his next season due to NCAA transfer rules. During his redshirt year, he improved his all-around game and studied film on guards like Kyle Lowry and Jalen Brunson. During his sophomore season, Mitchell was a starter on one of the top teams in the nation. On December 18, 2019, he posted a season-high 19 points, four assists and four steals in a 91–63 win over UT Martin. As a sophomore, Mitchell averaged 9.9 points and 3.8 assists per game. He was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, while earning third-team All-Big 12, All-Defensive and All-Newcomer Team honors. In his junior season, Mitchell became an improved shooter and passer. He scored a career-high 31 points and seven three-pointers in a 107–59 win over Kansas State on January 27, 2021. Mitchell helped Baylor win its first national championship, recording 15 points, six rebounds and five assists in an 86–70 win against previously undefeated Gonzaga in the title game. He received the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award, NABC Defensive Player of the Year award and the Lefty Driesell Award as the top defensive player in the nation. Mitchell earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Big 12 honors. On April 13, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. Mitchell was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. On August 5, 2021, he signed his rookie-scale contract with the Kings. Mitchell helped the Kings win the 2021 NBA Summer League championship and was named NBA Summer League MVP alongside Cam Thomas.
Reader's Guide
Davion Mitchell is a point guard known for his defensive prowess, earning the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award in college. He played for the Sacramento Kings from 2021 to 2024, then the Toronto Raptors from 2024 to 2025, and joined the Miami Heat in February 2025. His career averages are 7.9 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.9 rebounds per game.
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