Davion Mitchell

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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. Mitchell was also selected to the All-NBA Summer League First Te

In Their Own Story

The arena hums with tension as the clock ticks under ten seconds. Davion Mitchell sprints back on defense, eyes locked on the inbounder. He anticipates the pass before it leaves the hand, stepping into the lane and ripping the ball away. The crowd erupts instantly. He doesn't look for a layup; he finds an open teammate in the corner for the three-pointer that seals the victory.

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 was drafted ninth overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2021 and has since played for the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat. His career averages through the 2025–26 season are 7.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

Did You Know?

• Mitchell's nickname is Off-Night.
• He won the NBA Summer League MVP in 2021 alongside Cam Thomas.
• Mitchell helped Baylor win its first national championship in 2021.
• He was traded to the Miami Heat in a five-team deal involving Jimmy Butler in February 2025.