Donovan Mitchell

Louisville Men's Basketball v Virginia Tech

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LOUISVILLE V NC STATE | Donovan Mitchell

Louisville v Virginia | Donovan Mitchell

Louisville v Eastern Kentucky | Donovan Mitchell

Louisville v Purdue | ACC | BIG 10 Challenge | Donovan Mitchell

Louisville v Kentucky Wesleyan | Donovan Mitchell

Men's Basketball | Red & White Scrimmage | Donovan Mitchell

LOUISVILLE V DUKE | DONOVAN MITCHELL, DENG ADEL

LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL V DUKE | DONOVAN MITCHELL

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LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL V FLORIDA STATE | Donovan Mitchell

Louisville @ Kentucky | Damion Lee, Donovan Mitchell

Position:
Guard
Height:
6-3
Weight:
210
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Greenwich, Conn.
High School:
Brewster Academy

Freshman Year:

Played at least 10 minutes in every game as a freshman and was a starter on five occasions.
A double-figure scorer in 13 games, including five of the last 10 and seven of the last 14.
Led the Cardinals with 17 points at Duke -- one below his career high -- while hitting 7-of-11 field goals (2-3 three-pointers).
Started his first collegiate game against Wake Forest, scoring a career-high 18 points and pulling down a career-best eight rebounds while contributing two steals.
His 10 points and seven rebounds against Kennesaw State included a one-handed dunk that was the No. 8 play of the day on ESPN. He also had the No. 3 play of the day with his dunk against Florida State and had the top play of the day with one of his dunks against Syracuse.
Knocked down a season-high three 3-pointers against Utah Valley.
One of just 10 players in Louisville history to score as many as 14 points in a freshman career debut, tying for eighth on that list with 14 off the bench, hitting all four of his field goals, his lone three-pointer and 5-of-6 free throws. He added three steals, three rebounds, and an assist without a turnover -- all in just 17 minutes.

High School:

Averaged 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals in 2014-15, helping Brewster Academy to a 34-1 record and its second straight National Prep Championship in 2015.
All-New England AAA first team selection by NEPSAC.
Was ranked No. 17 nationally by Scout.com (#2 shooting guard), No. 31 by Rivals.com, No. 34 by 247Sports.com and No. 43 in the ESPN 100.
Scored a season-high 29 points with eight rebounds and five assists against St. Thomas More.
MVP of two high school all-star games. He was the White Team MVP in the 2015 Kentucky Derby Festival Classic with 21 points, six steals, two rebounds and two assists while winning the dunk contest. He totaled 30 points, nine steals, three rebounds and three assists (12-of-19 FG) as the MVP of the 2015 Jordan Brand Classic Regional Game.
Averaged 11.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a junior in helping Brewster Academy to a 33-2 record, the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council AAA Championship and the National Prep Championship. No other program has ever won both titles, which Brewter also accomplished in 2010.
Participated in the 2015 Elite 24 game at Pier 2 of the Brooklyn Bridge Park and video of a spectacular dunk of his from that event flooded social media.
Chose to attend Louisville after narrowing his list of collegiate opportunities to also include Villanova, Florida State, Providence and Boston College.
Also played baseball (pitcher, shortstop) and soccer (goalie) in high school.
Prep school teammate of Virginia sophomore forward Jared Reuter; and Arizona transfer Justin Simon of St. John’s, a fellow participant in the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Personal:

Born Sept. 7, 1996 ... Nicole and Donovan Mitchell,Sr. ... Has one younger sister (Jordan) ... Major is communication.
Nickname is Spider.
Personal goal at UofL is to win a national championship.
Best moment of his athletic career to date was the Cardinals’ victories over Duke and North Carolina last season; and winning the national championship twice in high school.
Enjoys watching movies, playing video games and being a DJ with music.
Chose to attend UofL because “I love the school, the fans, the coaches, my teammates and UofL is the best university in the country.”
Best basketball advice given to him was “you’re at your best when it counts the most.”
Most proud of his mom.
His parents, Coach Pitino and his former coach Array Perovic have had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
Feels Kevin Hart would be the best actor to play him in a movie.
If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is “my shoes and how big they are.”
Among reality shows, he feels he would fare best on Real Husbands of Hollywood.
Wearing No. 45 because it was Michael Jordan’s number in baseball and basketball.
What impresses him the most about Coach Pitino is his will to win and his love for his players.
Best thing about being a Cardinal is my team and the love from everyone.
Few people know that he loves fire trucks.
Would most like to meet Russell Westbrook.