Playing on a 2023-24 Franklin squad with a lot of senior depth and talent at the guard position, Darion Mitchell Darion Mitchell 6'1" Franklin | 2025 TX didn’t always come to the forefront for the Cougars. Now things are different because Mitchell is one of the most important returning 6A prospects in El Paso. He’s been making waves during the AAU circuit this Summer which bodes well because Franklin will rely on his shot-making and scoring this upcoming season. He has good height and length for the high school level and showed flashes of elite 3-point shooting as a junior.

This bucket getter showed a knack for getting his points within the flow of the offense. Mitchell proved to be a sharpshooter with lethal shooting range and accurate alignment from all around the arc, Mitchell displayed a true shooter’s touch, making everything he put up once he caught fire. Darion Mitchell Darion Mitchell 6'1" Franklin | 2025 TX was always in a shot-ready position, set to catch and shoot on kick-out opportunities, his scoring efficiency was remarkable and set him apart from other guards. Mitchell also displayed terrific endurance, sprinting around the court looking for scoring opportunities in every situation, finding holes and quick openings in the defense.