We already knew the Celtics had worked out Zuby Ejiofor, but now they also worked out Dillon Mitchell.
We already knew that the Boston Celtics worked out St. John's star Zuby Ejiofor during this pre-draft process, but now we know that the Celtics have also worked out his teammate - forward Dillon Mitchell.
According to reports, Mitchell has also worked out with the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat.
The NBA Draft begins on June 23 and the Celtics have two picks as of now: No. 27 and No. 40. However, it's no certainty that the C's actually use their picks, as they could package them up in a big offseason trade.
But assuming they make a pick, here's what you need to know:
About Mitchell
A four-year collegiate player who played at three different schools, Mitchell played an integral role in St. Johns's continued turnaround under Rick Pitino, helping the Red Storm earn a No. 5 seed in this past year's NCAA Tournament.
Mitchell began his career at Texas, starting 38 games as true freshman and averaging 4.3 ppg before scoring 9.6 as a sophomore. He transferred to Cincinnati as a junior, scoring 9.9 ppg before landing at St. John's for his senior year. He averaged 8.3 ppg and seven rebounds while also dishing three assists per game.
He's listed at 6-foot-8. He was an All-Big East selection this season.
What the Celtics should like about him
Brad Stevens has expressed a desire for the Celtics to get better (and more active) at the rim in 2026-27, and Mitchell certainly does that. At 6'8 and athletic, he has the ability to finish at the rim, and he shot 56 percent from the floor.
Furthermore, he has a length, athleticism and a physicality that can't be taught. For a Celtics team that wants to be better on the interior, he has the ability to provide the toughness that the group sometimes lacks on that front.
St. John's Red Storm forward Dillon Mitchell (1) stands on the court during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesWhere there are questions
Just because the Celtics want to get better down low, does that mean they want to bring in players who offer nothing from the outside?
Mitchell is a career 19 percent three-point shooter who made only 11-of-57 over four years. He was just a seven percent three-point shooter this season, going 1-of-15.
Furthermore, he's also only a 48.8 percent foul shooter. What's the point of being good on the interior if you can't convert at the foul line?
These are all things that the Celtics need to think about.
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