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DeShawn Mitchell

15 DeShawn Mitchell

  • Position: Forward
  • Year: FR
  • Height: 6′5″
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Hometown: Newark, NJ
  • Previous School: Monmouth Academy
  • Birthday: Aug. 7, 1989

2008 Season Stats by Game

Date Opponent Score Points FG 3PT FT Off Reb Def Reb
Tue., Nov. 18, 2008 Texas-Pan American W: 73-48 14 7-10 - 0-1 3 1
Thu., Nov. 20, 2008 Northern Arizona W: 87-71 5 2-2 - 1-2 1 2
Sat., Nov. 22, 2008 North Carolina A&T W: 71-58 2 - - 2-2 0 1
Fri., Nov. 28, 2008 California L: 55-73 0 0-1 - - 0 0
Sat., Nov. 29, 2008 Cincinnati L: 65-67 0 0-1 - - 0 0
Sun., Dec. 14, 2008 Western Michigan W: 70-61 0 - - - 0 0
Wed., Dec. 17, 2008 Santa Clara W: 78-66 2 1-1 - - 0 0
Sat., Dec. 20, 2008 Arizona W: 79-64 0 - - - 0 0
Tue., Dec. 23, 2008 Southern Utah W: 73-60 0 0-1 - - 0 0
Wed., Dec. 31, 2008 at Louisville W: 56-55 2 1-4 - - 1 0
Sat., Jan. 3, 2009 New Mexico W: 60-58 4 2-3 - 0-1 2 2
Sat., Jan. 10, 2009 at TCU L: 73-80 0 - - - 0 0
Wed., Jan. 14, 2009 at Colorado State L: 69-71 0 - - - 0 0
Sat., Jan. 31, 2009 at Air Force W: 59-38 0 0-1 - 0-1 0 0
Tue., Feb. 3, 2009 San Diego State L: 66-68 0 0-1 - - 0 0
Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 at New Mexico L: 69-73 1 - - 1-2 0 0
Tue., Feb. 10, 2009 TCU W: 71-57 3 1-1 - 1-2 0 1
Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 Colorado State W: 89-70 1 0-2 - 1-2 2 2
Wed., Feb. 18, 2009 at Wyoming L: 68-77 0 - - - 0 0
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009 at Utah L: 60-70 0 - - - 0 0
Tue., Mar. 17, 2009 at Kentucky L: 60-70 0 - - - 0 1

Note: not all player statistics are available; however, the total points for players and teams are always correct.

Nickname: Highflyer (Unofficially: DeeShow)

Strengths: The lefty is a flashy dunker. There might not be a more electric finisher on the Rebels. In warm-ups during the FirstLook event, the first night of official practice, he unleashed a variety of dunks that wowed the crowd. Want a windmill? Two-hand reverse? Talk to DeShawn. He gets to the rim with ease, and he has a good touch at the free-throw line.

Weaknesses: His jumper, from mid-range out, needs some work. Playing time might be scarce, since Kruger could opt for a tight rotation until some new talent gets comfortable with the system and their teammates. When he does squeeze into a game, look for some excitement.

At Monmouth Academy

Averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The two previous seasons at Mouth of Wilson (Va.) Oak Hill Academy, he helped the Warriors win 59 of 64 games.

Quoting

“Hopefully, I’ll have a couple dunks a half. That’s what I’m looking for. I know finishing is my strong point. There was one YouTube clip of me dunking in an open gym, but I don’t like that. I don’t like dunking for no reason. I save them for games.”

- DeShawn Mitchell

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