Donovan Mikel Donovan Mikel 6'7" | PF Saint Mary's | 2027 State CA-N | 6’6” F | St. Mary’s

Donovan Mikel Donovan Mikel 6'7" | PF Saint Mary's | 2027 State CA-N is quietly trending up and those following in Northern California are starting to take notice. At 6’6”, Mikel has mostly been asked to play inside but his skill set suggests there’s even more to unlock. He’s a capable shooter with clean shooting mechanics and a confident looking release. If given more opportunities to shine on the perimeter, his stock would rise even faster.

What sets him apart right now is his defense. Mikel has a natural feel on that end of the floor and it shows. He averaged over 2 blocks per game on the EYBL circuit, proving he can defend at a high level against elite competition.

With more reps as a perimeter threat, Donovan Mikel Donovan Mikel 6'7" | PF Saint Mary's | 2027 State CA-N could be one of the breakout forwards in his class.

He’s longer, still growing and has a frame to fill. He’s benefitted from playing on the EYBL Circuit. He’s moving better, more aggressive with an improving skill set for the forward position. He’s actively going after rebounds and blocks. He’s using his dribble, and body taking on defenders getting to the front of the rim. He looks more comfortable putting up 3’s around the perimeter.

He’s tuned in, more aggressive, and actively trying to do what 6’7 players do. His productivity has gone up across the board. He’s squaring up, looking confident when shooting 3’s around the perimeter. He’s a bit stronger, using his length to score, block shots, rebound, and defend his position. He’s playing against quality competition on the EYBL Circuit.

Mikel continues to add pieces to his overall skill set. The long wing type forward looked comfortable putting up 3’s in the corners and along the perimeter. He’s better conditioned running back and forth, he got a couple of transition buckets. At 6’6 he’s cutting and making himself a target in the post area. He’s finishing around the rim. He got a few blocks, rebounded, and defended his position.

He’s serving as the man in the middle, going up against quality bigs at this event. He’s an improving prospect in the 2027 class with an expanding range to drop corner 3’s. He needs to bulk up a bit, but he’s got the length and improving footwork, and touch around the rim to get his points in paint. He’ll being challenged aggressively attack defenders his size at this event.