One of the fastest rising prospects in the 2017 NBA Draft is Louisville Cardinals shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. Often compared to Boston Celtics lockdown defender Avery Bradley, Mitchell has a chance to come off the board as early as No. 8 to the New York Knicks.
As the Knicks explore the vast number of opportunities throughout the 2017 NBA Draft, the possibility of drafting Mitchell is becoming more realistic.
Mitchell is a Ricki Pitino alum, which creates inevitable interest from the team Pitino once coached. He’s regarded as a rugged defensive player with positional versatility and the potential to run point at the next level.