Boston Celtics face decision on Dillon Mitchell's potential return to college
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Dillon Mitchell, a second-round draft pick for the Boston Celtics, has not signed an NBA contract and may return to St. John's for a fifth year of eligibility. If he does, the Celtics would lose a player with potential defensive capabilities and athleticism. Mitchell has had success in college, averaging 8.3 points and seven rebounds in his senior year, but remains an unproven talent at the professional level. The Celtics can still offer him a contract, and the situation will continue to develop in the coming month.
- •Mitchell can return to St. John's if not signed by the Celtics.
- •He averaged 8.3 points and seven rebounds last season.
- •Celtics have not yet offered him an NBA contract.
- •Mitchell's potential role could be limited due to roster competition.
- •His future decision will affect his eligibility for the NBA Draft.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — What Would Boston Celtics Lose if Dillon Mitchell Goes Back to College?
"There's a chance that Mitchell could head back to St. John's for a fifth year of college eligibility, but what would the Celtics miss if they didn't have him?
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