Duke basketball: Mark Mitchell key piece to championship aspirations

The Duke basketball team returned one of its most important pieces to winning a title.

Duke basketball fans received great news back in March with the announcement of Mark Mitchell’s decision to return for his sophomore season.

Mitchell’s return not only bolsters an already stacked Duke roster but also brings back arguably the most versatile player.

As a freshman, Mark Mitchell showcased tremendous ability as a two-way player after he was tasked with guarding the best offensive player on most nights, all while being asked to score the ball.

Mitchell’s freshman numbers were very encouraging, averaging 9.1 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting splits of 47-percent from the field, 35-percent from…