Mitchell delivered a high-level scoring performance with 28 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals. He was effective attacking closeouts and converting in two-dribble scoring windows, showing balance and control. His defensive activity stood out just as much, consistently jumping passing lanes and turning defense into offense. He played within structure, picking efficient scoring spots rather than forcing action. The combination of scoring polish and defensive disruption gives him clear two-way value.

✅ Downhill scoring ability
✅ Mid-range shot creation
✅ Defensive playmaking

Mitchell is already established as one of the best talents in Oklahoma. He’s really good. Has the type of athleticism that pops off the screen. He has a mega watt smile that only adds to the star potential. When it comes to elite prospects like Joc, it’s the difference between good or great. Right now when tracking his development to other similar top tier guards over the last decade in Oklahoma, he’s only good. He has yet to make the jump to great.

Because of his playing style and looks, he’s often called Baby Ant. After Anthony Edwards. While there are similarities, he’s also quite similar in athleticism and height wise to another NBA player, Marcus Smart. The difference is Smart in high school had an one of a kind motor that made him impact the game in multiple ways. When Mitchell isn’t scoring, his impact on the court can be muted. That’s a key for him to make a; becoming an all around impact player and reaching greatness.

Coming off a state championship his sophomore year, Joc has kept his foot on the gas. He has been performing all year, dominating in the Thanksgiving Hoopfest in Texas and carrying that momentum over into in-state play.

Joc is one of the most athletic players in the state. If you watch any of his film, you’ll see he plays above the rim and uses his athleticism to score with ease. He is another player in this conversation who has made an impact since day one. He has been active for Booker T since his freshman year and has been productive all three years of his high school career.

If Joc wins back to back state championships, it will make his case for GPOY even stronger.

A strong start to Mitchell’s junior campaign. Was at his best during Booker T Washington’s second quarter. Including an amazing contested dunk in the halfcourt. When Mitchell is locked in, he’s a special watch. Has a rare level of athleticism that to borrow a quote from Muhammad Ali can best be described as “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”. While solid throughout, what really set his second quarter performance apart was how he ideally mixed his scoring with passing. Grabbing boards and turning into an one man fast break, either getting to the rim or setting up his teammates. Continuing to make improvements as a passer will make BTW nearly unstoppable and set the junior up for long term success.

Mitchell is arguably the best athlete in the Class of 2027, with eye popping leaping ability, speed and strength. He’s handful to keep out of the paint, and has seen his jumper steadily improve. Money in the mid-range and a streaky but improving shooter from three.

In his two years at Booker T Washington, he’s played in two Class 5A State Title games, winning one and finishing runner up in the other. There’s a very good chance he’ll join the rare air of playing for four straight State Titles while a Hornet.

The college offers have started to flow for Mitchell. He trends to being more of a two guard than a true point. There’s good moments of vision and unselfishness in transition. But the can ball can stick in his hands in halfcourt sets. In Oklahoma, he can often be an one man wrecking crew, but as he progresses to the highest levels of basketball his feel while playing within structure must improve. Becoming a true point guard would maximize his high ceiling. Which is why Arizona State, TCU, Mississippi State and Ole Miss are among his growing offer list.

One of the elite talents in Oklahoma. He’s blessed with size and athleticism that can’t be taught. And is also a confident and tough scorer. His jumper is progressing and he has a gamer like quality to produce in tough moments. Which indicates with more work, he should be able to become an efficient shooter. But he’s at a crossroads in his development.  An ankle injury robbed him of much his time in Augusta with LeGYnds’ 16U team. But in the one full game he did play, there was a stretch that indicated where he needs to next progress.

Managing and reading a game.

In a nail bitting contest, there was a head scratching 4th quarter sequence from Mitchell. He went up against a double team in an attempt to draw a foul. But as it is at the national level, there was no call.  The very next possession, he took a contested three pointer with 18 seconds still on the shot clock. The same look he could’ve got 15 seconds later. When protecting a late lead, it’s important to maximize possessions and the time.

There is another the key area of improvement. The ball sticks in his hands as a primary ball handler. In Oklahoma, it’s often fine. But to be ready to play at the high major level, he’ll need to see the floor better, be comfortable getting of the ball and the aforementioned better at managing the game in the half court. 

After leading Booker T Washington to the class 5A State Title game, Mitchell has risen to the occasion in producing stats and wins on the Nike EYB 16U circuit. He has a rare combination of strength and quick twitch movements, that make him a handful to keep out the lane. Also rebounds very well for a guard, which allows him to push the tempo off defensive board. The improved motor and fight as the competition level has increased are very good long term signs. Right now he’s a streaky shooter from deep, but has a good mid-range game. As he continues to refine his long range shooting, Mitchell has a chance to be an unstoppable force in Oklahoma over the next two seasons. While also continuing to add to his offer list.

Fresh off his first D1 offers, Mitchell once again tore it up. At the first EYBL, he was unstoppable off the bounce but his perimeter shooting was shaky. But he was dialed in from the jump from distance in the win over Team Thad. Finished with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. The rebounding that Mitchell does at a national level is remarkable for a guard. It’s a testament to his combo of strength and explosiveness that he out rebounds bigger players. And he’s the type of up tempo guard who thrives by pushing it off those rebounds, leading to instant offense. Special athlete, who is rounding into form as one of Oklahoma’s elite players.

Quick, strong, aggressive, Mitchell averaged 16 points, handed out nearly 4 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds a game. Non stop motor and confidence. His cross over and change of direction ability routinely froze defenders, then he exploded by with unmatched short area quickness and strength. Playing at the national level, did led to some moments where players have similar athletic gifts. And compared to Oklahoma, shockingly his shot actually would get blocked at the rim on occasion. But Mitchell was not detoured, he adjusted and kept producing.

A blemish on his weekend was 1-11 shooting from three. Still he shot it will in the mid-range and got to the rim at will. Leading to offers from Mississippi and UT Arlington. They should be the first two of many for the most dynamic guard in Oklahoma.

One of the state’s top prospects, “Joc” has an extra gear and explosiveness that is uncommon and sets him up to potentially play at the highest levels of college basketball. Violent crossovers and change of direction ability makes him arguably the best off the dribble attacker in the state. Is a high flying, highlight reel finisher in transition and even in the half court. Runs hot and cold as a jump shooter right now, but consistently gets good looks because of the threat of his driving. Especially in the mid-range.

Scoring seems to be his primary DNA, but there’s some flashes of creation ability. Especially in “PNR” situations. With a State Championship now on his resume, this spring will be an opportunity to hit to elite status with a tough national schedule. Where he will need to find a higher, consistent, motor as he’ll more often faces players who are bigger and even possibly have similar athletic gifts. Turning up his motor in this situations will be crucial because at times he can appear too casual. Especially as his skillset and athleticism is geared to being the non stop energizer bunny type attacker. On both ends of the floor.