The Philadelphia 76ers are getting ready for the 2021 NBA draft on July 29 and they have two picks to prepare for. They are bringing players in to get a close and personal look at the prospects to see how they would fit with the team.
A league source tells Sixers Wire that Philadelphia will host San Diego State guard Matt Mitchell for a draft workout.
Mitchell was named the 2021 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year. He averaged 15.4 points and 5.6 rebounds while shooting 48.9% from the floor, and he shot 35.4% from deep in his career with the Aztecs, meaning he could be a great fit for the Sixers with the 50th pick in the draft.
He also plans to work out with the Toronto Raptors and the Atlanta Hawks.
According to a league source, San Diego State guard Matt Mitchell is on the rise with upcoming workouts with the Sixers, Raptors, and Hawks. Mitchell was the POY in the MWC and was named conference tournament MVP. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) July 13, 2021
Mitchell is on the rise when it comes to the draft. He has a range of somewhere between 45 and 60 in the second round. Sitting at 50, the Sixers should have an opportunity to select him and continue to develop his game within their system.
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