Battlers Land 6'7" JUCO from North Platte CC

Alderson Broaddus men's basketball team signed junior forward Michael Mitchell from North Platte
Community College which is located in North Platte, Nebraska. The 6'7" native of Toledo, OH signed with the Battlers over the summer and will have two years of eligibility starting this season for ABU. Mitchell averaged 7 points and 4 rebounds a game last season for the Knights. Mitchell brings much needed depth to several different positions for the ABU. At 215 pounds, he has the ability to post up if needed. But much of his video tape shows a versatile game that can be used at a forward/wing position. He does have the ability to step out and hit a three-point basket if needed. But Mitchell's best game will be to turn, face the defender and pull up for a mid-range jumper or drive to the basket and use his size to gain a high-percentage shot near the basket. His video tape from high school also shows a two-guard ability to both handle and pass the ball in the open floor. This could be very ideal in the Battlers early offense that occurs off transition.

Last season for North Platte, Mitchell did have some outstanding games Against McCook Community College, he was able to put in 16 points on 7 of 11 shooting from the field. He also had 17 points against Central Community College in only 16 minutes of play. In that game, he was 6 of 7 shooting from the field including three 3-pointers. He followed that up in the next game with 13-point performance on 5 of 8 shooting from the field. His video shows a good ability to find the open area when he doesn't have the ball in his hands. He can find that open spot, use his size and strength to gain better positioning and catches the ball much like a guard. It also shows a player with an understanding with the proper reads on the screen-and-roll.

Michael's played his high school basketball at Start High School in Toledo, Ohio. He averaged 12.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as a senior at Start. Battler Beat has linked his high school AAU highlight video below.