Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Davion Mitchell:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Davion De’Monte Earl Mitchell
  • Nickname: Off Night
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 5, 1998
  • Hometown: Hinesville, Georgia, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight: 202 lbs (92 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 12 (US) (estimated)
  • Jersey Number: #15
  • Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
  • High School and College:
    • High School:
      • Liberty County High School (Hinesville, Georgia)
    • College:
      • Auburn University (2017–2018)
      • Baylor University (2019–2021) – won an NCAA Championship in 2021
  • NBA Draft:
    • Drafted: 9th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings
  • Teams Played For:
    • Sacramento Kings (2021–present)
  • Championship Rings:
    • NBA: None yet
    • College: Won the NCAA Championship with Baylor in 2021
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: He has siblings, but specific details about them are not widely publicized.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Davion Mitchell’s player archetype is that of a defensive-minded point guard, the kind of pressure guard who brings on-ball disruption, downhill burst, and steady table-setting to the backcourt. Defensively, his clearest role is at the point of attack, where his quickness, toughness, and aggressive screen navigation allow him to hound opposing ball-handlers and make life difficult for primary creators despite standing 6-foot-0. Offensively, he fits best as a pace-pushing lead guard or secondary initiator who can get into the paint, organize possessions, and keep the ball moving while also knocking down spot-up or pull-up jumpers when defenses sag. Physically, Mitchell combines a compact 202-pound frame with strong lateral speed, defensive intensity, and the kind of low-to-the-floor athleticism that helps him play bigger than his height. Altogether, his play style is built on containment defense, ball pressure, burst off the dribble, and no-frills playmaking, giving teams an energetic guard whose value starts with defense and extends into practical offensive control. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • He earned the nickname from his teammates “Off Night” for his elite defensive skills that kept causing his opponents to have bad games.

Sources:

NBA.com — Davion Mitchell | Guard | Miami Heat
NBA.com — NBA 2021 Draft Prospects | Davion Mitchell
CraftedNBA — Davion Mitchell Stats (2025-26)
Basketball-Reference — Davion Mitchell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more