Maki Mitchell
Maki Mitchell
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Expert Analysis
Jaelin Stovall | Prep Hoops Scout
Maki provides a complete package at the lead guard position, impacting the game through pace, spacing, defensive engagement, and vocal leadership. He processes the floor quickly, making sharp reads and decisive moves with the ball. No moment appears too big for him, as evidenced by back-to-back double-figure scoring performances to open the playoffs. With him at the controls, his group looks well-positioned for a deep playoff run.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Following a quiet first half which resulted in four points on one made field goals, the floodgates opened in the fourth quarter as Mitchell poured it on late with 11 points off three threes. Maki dropped 15 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. As he waited for his shot to fall during the first three quarters, Mitchell made positive contributions rebounding the ball and facilitating.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Mitchell took a major leap as a sophomore, averaging 13 points per game while shooting 40% from deep. His confidence as a perimeter scorer is obvious—Maki spaces the floor and thrives as a catch-and-shoot threat. The quick guard continues to round out his arsenal as he works toward becoming more than just a specialist.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Maki was a major contributor in Commerce’s Sweet 16 run, averaging nearly 13 points per game. He made a significant jump as a shooter, converting 40 percent of his three-point attempts after shooting just 25 percent as a freshman. Mitchell is a confident perimeter scorer who spaces the floor effectively and thrives in catch-and-shoot situations.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Maki helped guide Commerce to a Sweet 16 berth, averaging 12.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. The three-point specialist shot 99-246 (40%) improving from 35-140 (25%) as a freshman.
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