D.J. Mitchell (ex Manchester) signs at El Calor

El Calor de Cancun (LNBP) signed 29-year old Australian 203cm forward D.J. Mitchell (college: Santa Clara). He last played at Manchester Basketball in the British SLB league. In 8 games, he averaged 14.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.3apg, and 1.4spg last season, helping them reach the semifinals. Mitchell also played 2 games in the European North Basketball League, where he averaged 13.0ppg, 8.0rpg, and 2.5apg. He briefly played for Phoenix (NBL) in Australia and Manchester (SLB).
He is a very experienced player, thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. Mitchell is familiar with European, Australian, and of course North American leagues. He has played professionally in Holland (BAL Weert), Poland (WKS Slask), and Australia (Bullets and Force).
In 2025, he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-British League Honorable Mention among many awards.
Mitchell graduated from Santa Clara University in 2021 and enters his sixth season in pro basketball. He has also played for Miles College and Meridian Community College.