Davion Mitchell

Basketball player; NBA Championship winner

Davion Mitchell - Basketball player; NBA Championship winner
Born

September 5th, 1998
26 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player who played college basketball at Baylor University. During the 2020-2021 season, led the Baylor Bears to an NCAA Championship victory. Following college, played for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA, demonstrating defensive skills and playmaking ability.

Won NCAA Championship with Baylor in 2021

Drafted 9th overall by Sacramento Kings in 2021

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