Tracking the Preaux Career of UL's Dwayne Mitchell

[CajunCherokee]

Well, Dwayne didn't get drafted. However, it's not the end of the road. He has a great chance to work his way into the NBA and I believe he will make an impact sooner or later...

[Turbine]

What a shame.

In my opinion his poor free throw percentage killed his chances.

It's ironic (and it's jmo ) but I think his weight room abilities got him noticed but at the same time, full time weightlifting kills free throw ability.

Give Free agency your best shot Dwayne. UL fans Love you.

[J-Town Cajun]

I totally agree that his free throw shooting is what kept him from being drafted. His type of offensive game requires him to shoot free throws. His athletic ability and defense will get him a good look.

[Turbine]

In my opinion Dwayne's love affair with the weight room killed his free throw percentage.

My message to basketball players is stay out of the upper body portion of the weight room during the season.

[Turbine]

I hope one of the 6 clubs that showed an interest in Dwayne sign him to a free agent contract. Either Cleveland, Washington, Houston, Detroit, Chicago or the Nets.

I particularly like what the Nets had to say about him

"Terrific. An NBA type of body, and shot it well,” said New Jersey Nets general manager Ed Stefanski after Mitchell worked out for the club.

“He is a high-energy type of guy that I could definitely see getting drafted in the second round for someone to take a shot on.”

[NewsCopy]

Former University of Louisiana basketball standout Dwayne Mitchell, passed over in Wednesday's NBA draft, could wind up signing as a free agent with any of four teams, according to agent Darren White. White told UL head coach Robert Lee on Thursday that he had spoken to the Washington Wizards, the Los Angeles Clippers, the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks between the draft's end at 11 p.m. Wednesday and noon Thursday. "He said a number of teams had inquired about Dwayne coming to play summer league with them," Lee said. "They're looking at which team will give him the best chance of playing a lot and making the squad." The 30 NBA clubs all have summer developmental teams, playing in leagues either in Las Vegas, Orlando, Salt Lake City or Long Beach, Calif. The earliest start among those leagues is July 6. The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[BabbForHeisman]

I heard a rumor involving Dwayne and the Suns. Anybody have anything to back that up?

[ulforlife]

I heard a rumor involving Dwayne and the Suns. Anybody have anything to back that up?

what's the latest word with dwayne, does anyone know where he decided to go??

[NewsCopy]

An erroneous medical diagnosis contributed heavily to former University of Louisiana basketball standout Dwayne Mitchell not being selected in the NBA Draft, according to Mitchell's agent. Darren White, agent for the New Orleans native and All-Louisiana and All-Sun Belt selection, said that false information on a possible heart condition caused teams to both bypass Mitchell in the draft and deny him the chance to play on NBA summer league teams. "I know that information wasn't intended to be harmful," White said Monday, "but it put him in a situation where he hasn't found a home." Mitchell, who led the Ragin' Cajuns in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals last season - the first player ever to lead UL in all four categories - went through a physical at the NBA's pre-draft camp in Orlando. Unbeknownst to Mitchell and White, one doctor's written evaluation stated that Mitchell showed evidence of Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a disease involving electrical fibers in the heart that can lead to irregular or rapid heart rates. "If this was a cardiac matter, someone should have been notified," White said. "This wasn't shin splints." Mitchell has since had a second examination, including tests done by the Cardiology Center of Lafayette and Lafayette's Dr. Jon D. Leleux. The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[geo_cajun]

This is so unfair to a good player and a good guy. But even more than unfair, it is dangerous and wreckless of the NBA to not inform Dwayne that they found he had a heart condition. Even if it was a misdiagnosis shouldn't the doctor see it as his duty to report this to the player or his agent. What if it wasn't a misdiagnosis and Dwayne had a heart attack, could the NBA be found culpible. I want to see dwayne doing his thing in the pros but it sure seems like they are giving him the cold shoulder. I am really aggravated and frustrated by this, but I can't imagine how Dmitchell is feeling right now. If there are lawyers reading this, can he file any legal action against the NBA? If he could have gotten a second opinion to refute the misdiagnosis he may have been drafted thus increasing his earnings potential.

[cajun1300]

Makes me think that the doctor in Orlando was a Florida Gator fan / alumnus / supporter.

[Clutch0364]

Makes me think that the doctor in Orlando was a Florida Gator fan / alumnus / supporter.

Dwayne went to Auburn before UL not Florida. Orien Greene transfered from Florida.