The Celtics selected Mitchell with the No. 40 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Mitchell is a versatile forward, mostly known for his defensive prowess. He made collegiate stops at Texas and Cincinnati before finishing his career with St. John's. He was a consistent starter throughout his college career, but he never took a major step forward statistically. However, over his final three campaigns, he averaged nearly 2.0 steals-plus-blocks per game.