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Celtics select Dillon Mitchell with 40th pick in NBA Draft
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Celtics select Dillon Mitchell with 40th pick in NBA Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
With the 40th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected forward Dillon Mitchell out of St. John's.
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Mitchell averaged 8.3 points and 7.0 rebounds while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor in 37 games for the Red Storm. The 6-foot-8, 205-pounder is a strong finisher and lob threat who can also make a significant impact on the defensive end. His jump shot is very much a work in progress.
A five-star recruit out of Montverde Academy in Florida, Mitchell spent his first two collegiate seasons at Texas before transferring to Cincinnati in 2024. The 22-year-old played just one season for the Bearcats and transferred again to St. John's, where he was named to the All-Big East Third Team, All-Defensive Team, and All-Tournament Team.
The Celtics used their first-round pick (No. 27) on Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. Like Cenac, Mitchell is a great rebounder, especially for his size. He's an impressive athlete with huge upside if Boston can help him develop his shot.
Watch Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles' instant reaction to the Celtics' pick of Mitchell below:
