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The Ultimate Student for Boston’s Shooting Development School

During the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot held on July 14, 2026, second-round draft selection Dillon Mitchell posed for portraits as he begins his professional career with the Boston Celtics. The organization selected the twenty-three-year-old forward out of St.

John's with the fortieth overall pick, following a college career that also included stops at Texas and Cincinnati.

While Mitchell earned high marks from scouts for his elite athleticism, disruptive defensive play, high basketball IQ, and ability to facilitate as a passer, major concerns persist regarding his perimeter shooting. During his senior campaign, he converted just 6.7 percent of his three-point attempts and hit under fifty percent from the charity stripe, leaving Celtics Vice President of Basketball Operations Mike Zarren and the coaching staff with a significant project in their renowned player-development program.

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