Akil Mitchell Excited About UVa Opportunity

Charlotte Christian (Charlotte, N.C.) senior forward Akil Mitchell , who accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Virginia on Wednesday night, is ready for the challenge of ACC basketball.

“There is definitely a lot more for me to prove now,” said the 6-7, 215-pound prospect, who is the fifth high school senior to commit to Virginia. “I’m going to be on a bigger stage now. I’m sure a lot of people don’t know who I am and don’t think I can play on that level.”

Accepting the Virginia offer provided Mitchell with an opportunity to fulfill his dream of playing in the ACC.

“It’s great. Being from North Carolina, watching Duke on TV when I was growing up, it’ll be fun to compete against those guys,” Mitchell said. “I played with Seth Curry, who’s going there. He’ll be a sophomore when I’m a freshman, so I’ll get to play against him for three years.”

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