A freshman from Clemmons, North Carolina, Mitchell stuffed the stat sheet in Converse’s first-ever two games by averaging 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.5 steals per game. The guard blocked four shots to go along with a steal and three rebounds in Converse’s inaugural victory in a 93-82 win over Mars Hill on Nov. 12. In Converse’s game with Wingate on Nov. 13, Mitchell ended his day with six rebounds and two steals.
2021-22 Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Nov. 15, 2021)
Player of the Week: Ta’Jay Dunlap, Southern Wesleyan
Defensive Player of the Week: Jay Mitchell, Converse