We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball court, and today’s edition will take a closer look at Mychael Mitchell of Northside Christian.
We’ve seen Mitchell in every possible setting, including at our most recent Phenom 150 Camp, where we stated, “Continuing onto a player that showcased the makings of a dynamic two-way prospect, Mychael Mitchell. He’s a quick, heady, smart guard prospect with the sharp first step to breakdown opponents and make plays within the paint. Mitchell shoots the ball very well from midrange and has the ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc. He’s also a great penetrator and possesses the tools to be a strong defender. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would make him a more complete player. Coach Laney on Mitchell: “Mychael is a tremendous athlete with an elite scoring ability. Once he improves his decision-making and develops a better understanding of seeing a play ahead, he will become a tremendous offensive player. Defensively, he needs to use his athleticism to generate more havoc. Mychael can keep working on finishing at the rim and overall shooting in order to maximize his ability.” Mitchell continues to highlight a ton of intriguing flashes and has the tools to become a major contributor sooner than later for Northside Christian.”
Since then, Mitchell has only continued to solidify himself as a steady, reliable two-way floor general. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard with an understanding of how to properly defend while setting up others and picking his spots within the flow of the action. Mitchell displays toughness and a quality motor, which allows him to play bigger than his size and regularly make his presence felt as an on-ball defender. He handles the ball with poise and doesn’t try to do too much as a primary creator for this group. Although his raw numbers might not necessarily reflect it, Mitchell brings obvious value to the Knights talent-laden roster. Folks should expect him to continue shining within his role.