2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report - Ajay Mitchell

Ajay Mitchell - UC Santa Barbara

6’5 Guard

21 Years Old (Turns 22 on June 25th)

From Belgium, Currently Playing for UC Santa Barbara

20.0 PPG - 4.0 RPG - 4.0 APG - 1.2 SPG - 0.4 BPG - 2.6 TOPG (31.5 MPG - 29 GP)

50% on 13.3 FGA - 39% on 2.9 3PA - 86% on 6.3 FTA

My Draft Position - Second Round Pick

*These are my raw, and condensed, scouting report notes from watching multiple games throughout the season*

ARCHETYPE/POTENTIAL ROLE

A guard that may have some role questions in terms of if he is a true primary creator with good size or a combo guard with decent size. Very smooth athlete that plays with great pace and strength but may lack ideal NBA explosion when it comes to separation. Possess good skill with his scoring and operating a ball screen. Should offer more confidence as a potential second side creator with the career FT% and 3P% this season, even though it was on low volume. His strength and competitiveness gives him some upside on the defensive end but there are some foundational issues that will need to improve. There is always a chance for a bump in defensive production from these high usage offensive players when they get in a lower usage role as well. 

OFFENSE