Cheshire Phoenix have today announced the signing of American shooting-guard Devin Mitchell.
Mitchell spent four years at College level, playing for two different teams, Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia State Panthers in the NCAA Division 1.
He then spent a year out of the game last year, but this doesn’t make him any less of an exciting prospect for the Nix, due to his fantastic sharpshooting ability.
Mitchell’s College Career
Mitchell spent his first year of college in Alabama, starting just the one game, and struggled to get much time on the court with the college, however a change of scenery was all the guard needed.
Moving to Georgia proved to be a stunning move for the 6”4 sharpshooter, as in his final two years at the college, he averaged twelve points a year, shooting an incredible 43% from three point range both years.
In his junior year, the guard shot, 45%, making 98 attempts throughout the season, which was one of the reasons why Mitchell made the All-Sun Belt Third Team.
During his senior year, he also shot 43% from downtown, a skill and type of player every side in the league needs to get there hands on, proving this is a fantastic addition to the Phoenix’s already talented squad.
Mitchell has proved himself as an elite level scorer, and has began to show improvements in other aspects of his game, improving his rebound, assists and steal numbers throughout the years.
Not only this, Mitchell has been reducing his turnover numbers, and is his final year of college averaged less than one turnover per game.
Devin on Joining up with the Phoenix:
Mitchell couldn’t be more excited to join up with his team mates in Cheshire, and has high hopes for the sides chemistry and how he will fit in.
Mitchell said: “I chose to sign with Cheshire because of the conversations I had with Coach Ben and James.
“I think we were all on the same page about what I can bring to the table to go along with the other signees. I think it’s going to be a perfect fit.”
Coach Thomas finds his shooter:
Cheshire Phoenix coach Ben Thomas believes he has found a missing piece to the Nix puzzle, as they pick up one of colleges most consistent shooters.
Coach Thomas said: “This season we wanted to make sure we found an elite shooter and that’s exactly what we have with Devin.
“Not many players shoot over 43% over two seasons and even fewer shoot that percentage whilst shooting as much as he did.
“As well as being an elite shooter Devin also has the ability to run our offence and play as a PG when needed.
Again this versatility will be huge for us. After missing last season I know how much he is looking forward to getting on the floor and proving exactly what he can do for himself and our club.”
