Tony Mitchell (North Texas, So.) – 6’7, 215 lbs. Power Forward
There’s no doubt that Mitchell would have been a first-round pick in this year’s draft, probably going somewhere in the mid-to-late 20s. He nearly decided to forego his remaining eligibility when a coaching change occurred at North Texas, but in the end he opted for another year to work on his game and prove that he’s one of the best power forwards in the country.
Mitchell is not your average overlooked mid-major star. He’s known by virtually every scout and general manager in the league. He committed to Missouri out of high school, but ran into some academic issues that forced him to eventually end up in North Texas.
Mitchell is a man with an NBA-ready body. He’s rugged on the defensive end, crashing the boards with aggression and blocking shots with ferocity. If he shows an improved offensive game he could be next year’s Thomas Robinson, who went five overall to the Sacramento Kings.
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