Texas Longhorns Transfer Dillon Mitchell Announces Decision

Former Texas Longhorns forward Dillon Mitchell is staying in the Big 12 after entering the transfer portal earlier this offseason.

March 23, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dillon Mitchell (23) / Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

AUSTIN -- Former Texas Longhorns five-star forward Dillon Mitchell has made his transfer decision and will be staying in the Big 12 for a third season.

Per multiple reports Friday, Mitchell has committed to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats next season. He confirmed the news with a retweet on his official X (Twitter) account.

Mar 20, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dillon Mitchell (23) / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The Longhorns played Cincinnati just once in Big 12 play this past season. In the thrilling 74-73 win for Texas, Mitchell logged 37 minutes while posting 10 points and four rebounds.

Mitchell has started 71 of 72 games the past two seasons. He averaged a career-best 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds this season, which included eight double-doubles. His rebounding average was second-highest in the Big 12 this past season behind only Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson.

Despite starting every game as a freshman, Mitchell averaged 4.3 points, the fourth-fewest on the team, on a roster that was loaded with veterans. However, he had a notable leap this past season.

Some of his best performances as a sophomore included a career- and game-high 21 points to go along with eight rebounds in an 81-71 loss to No. 5 UConn on Nov. 20. He then had 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 76-72 overtime loss to No. 4 Houston on Jan. 29.