Brian Mitchell Jr.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball rankings: Paul VI finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion".

Jordan Divens•Apr 6, 2026

High school basketball rankings: Paul VI finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion

Panthers captured treble of VISAA Division 1 state championship, WCAC regular season and tournament crowns.

Brian was tagged in the photo gallery "St. Christopher's @ Paul VI (VISAA Division 1 Quarterfinal)".

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball: No. 1 Paul VI captures fourth state title in past five seasons behind balanced effort".

Jordan Divens•Feb 28, 2026

High school basketball: No. 1 Paul VI captures fourth state title in past five seasons behind balanced effort

Brian Mitchell Jr. and Lawrence Brown led the way with 17 points apiece in the 64-52 victory over Bishop O'Connell in the VISAA Division 1 title game.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball: No. 1 Paul VI defeats St. John's 82-76 in double OT to capture WCAC title behind 39 points from Arkansas signee Jordan Smith".

Jordan Divens•Feb 23, 2026

High school basketball: No. 1 Paul VI defeats St. John's 82-76 in double OT to capture WCAC title behind 39 points from Arkansas signee Jordan Smith

MaxPreps National Player of the Year candidate scored 30 of his game-high 39 points in the second half and overtime sessions.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball: Top 10 toughest state tournament brackets in 2025-26".

Jordan Divens•Feb 19, 2026

High school basketball: Top 10 toughest state tournament brackets in 2025-26

California Open Division, Arizona Open Division and Texas Conference 6A Division 1 top the list of most difficult state titles to capture.

Brian was tagged in the photo gallery "St. John's @ Paul VI".

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "Highlights, recap: No. 1 Paul VI hangs on for 70-64 WCAC win over St. John's in MaxPreps Game of the Week".

Aaron Williams•Feb 11, 2026

Highlights, recap: No. 1 Paul VI hangs on for 70-64 WCAC win over St. John's in MaxPreps Game of the Week

Jordan Smith paces Panthers with 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists as No. 1 team in country holds off late Cadet charge.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the video "Paul VI Builds Commanding Halftime Lead Over St. John’s".

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball: No. 2 Paul VI and Archbishop Stepinac advance to City of Palms Classic title game".

Jordan Divens•Dec 23, 2025

High school basketball: No. 2 Paul VI and Archbishop Stepinac advance to City of Palms Classic title game

No. 2 Paul VI came from behind to knock off Principia 78-68 while Archbishop Stepinac outlasted No. 14 Bartlett 76-66.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball: No. 2 Paul VI defeats Principia 78-68 behind 34 points from Jordan Smith to advance to City of Palms Classic title game".

Jordan Divens•Dec 22, 2025

High school basketball: No. 2 Paul VI defeats Principia 78-68 behind 34 points from Jordan Smith to advance to City of Palms Classic title game

Smith poured in 26 points in the second half alone, connecting on 7 of 9 3-pointers.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the video "Paul VI (VA) - Brian Mitchell Jr Highlights".

Brian was tagged in the photo gallery "Archbishop Stepinac @ Paul VI".

Brian was tagged in the photo gallery "Paul VI vs. Father Judge (Capital Hoops Mayhem on Military)".

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball: Sierra Canyon takes over top spot in first regular season MaxPreps Top 25".

Jordan Divens•Dec 2, 2025

High school basketball: Sierra Canyon takes over top spot in first regular season MaxPreps Top 25

Rainier Beach debuts at No. 6 in the national rankings following addition of top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball: Expanding the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 all the way to 100".

Jordan Divens•Nov 6, 2025

High school basketball: Expanding the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 all the way to 100

Thirty states and the District of Columbia represented in our look at the nation's top teams.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "High school basketball rankings: Archbishop Stepinac opens at No. 1 in Preseason MaxPreps Top 25".

Jordan Divens•Nov 4, 2025

High school basketball rankings: Archbishop Stepinac opens at No. 1 in Preseason MaxPreps Top 25

Sierra Canyon, Columbus and Wheeler among contenders to challenge head coach Patrick Massaroni's Crusaders this season.

Brian Mitchell Jr. was tagged in the article "Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 6 Paul VI".

Jordan Divens•Nov 4, 2025

Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 6 Paul VI

Reigning MaxPreps National Junior of the Year Jordan Smith looks to guide Panthers to third straight WCAC tournament title.