NBA Mock Draft 2017, Week 20: The Sweet Sixteen edition

Louisville’s Donovan Mitchell is another two-way wing prospect who makes up for his smaller size (6-foot-3) with length and tremendous athleticism. He improved significantly as a scorer during his sophomore season, raising his per 40 minutes average from 15.5 to 19.3 points.

Mitchell’s development can largely be traced back to an improved 3-point shot. While he struggled to shoot it as a freshman, he made 35.4 percent of his 6.6 attempts per game as a sophomore. The improved jumper helps open up his off the dribble game, which makes him more of a threat to get into the lane where he can finish above the rim due to his leaping ability.

Mitchell is also an exciting defensive prospect if only because he competes on every possession. The sophomore guard possesses good lateral quickness, which allows him to stay in front of opposing offensive players. He also uses his length to generate quite a few steals. As a sophomore, he averaged 2.6 per 40 minutes. Mitchell’s long arms and athleticism will also allow him to switch onto bigger wings and smaller point guards; versatility that is prized in the modern NBA.

Finding two-way wings is difficult and while Mitchell is undersized for the position, his set of skills should entice NBA franchises.