INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 05: Davion Mitchell #45 of the Baylor Bears sits on a ladder with the trophy after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Baylor Bears defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-70.

Report: Baylor's Mitchell declaring for NBA draft

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Baylor guard Davion Mitchell will hire an agent and declare for the 2021 NBA draft, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Mitchell is a projected lottery selection in this year's draft. ESPN ranks him as the No. 12 prospect.

He was one of the Bears' most important players during their run to the national championship. Mitchell led Scott Drew's squad with 5.5 assists per game during the regular season while ranking third on the team in scoring with 14.1 points per contest.

The junior finished with 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists during Monday's NCAA Tournament final against Gonzaga, helping Baylor secure its first national title.

The 2021 NBA Draft is scheduled for July 29.

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