Baylor Basketball advances to first Final Four since 1950 with win over Arkansas
By Andrew Tineo
2. The impact of Davion Mitchell on the floor
Even if he didn’t lead the team in scoring, his presence might have been among the most important in the contest. When Baylor cannot make three-pointers, it’s Mitchell that uses his speed and body control to drive by a defender and score with ease.
Davion Mitchell again with the ABSURD burst.
— Aram Cannuscio (@AC__Hoops) March 30, 2021
Remarked on his burst so many times, but he is nearly impossible to guard when rejecting screens. pic.twitter.com/fV09FYBopf
Davion Mitchell is so good at changing speeds to get to his spot. Love how he decelerates. The passing has been money this year. pic.twitter.com/q9ljHasxfQ
— Brandon Simberg (@BrandonSimberg) March 30, 2021
Among the quickest players in the country, Mitchell has been money in finishing in the paint. When the three-point shooting has not been there, the reliability of Mitchell near the rim has been.
Although the three-point shot has not been falling so far in the tournament, Mitchell has been the most efficient shooter from beyond the arc, at an outrageous 45% clip.
The team was significantly better when he was on the floor, with his +16 in the +/- category. Mitchell continues to soar up draft boards and may have very well put himself in the NBA Lottery area.
Regardless of that success, the sight of a national championship seems to be the only focus any of the bears have.