Nicolas Mitrovic

Committed · California

C•Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science•Class of 2027

@nmitrovic26 @nicmitro

6-10

200 lbs

Braintree

90 Rating

#92|247Sports#12|State (247)#16|Position (247)

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Scout Report

Seven-footers who can catch a lob and defend the rim are common enough in prep basketball. Seven-footers who do that while already committed to a Power Five program as a 2027 prospect? That's rare. Nicolas Mitrovic isn't just tall for his age — he's built a game that projects, and California locked him up early.

Background

Mitrovic grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts, and now suits up for Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science, a program that's quietly become a pipeline for talent in the region. He shares a locker room with a loaded group — Leo Curtis, a 2025 center headed to Nebraska, and Jaylen Harrell, a 2025 small forward committed to Providence, both ranked inside the top 110 nationally. Fellow 2027 guard Josiah Adamson rounds out a roster that's punching well above its weight for a New England prep school. Growing up around that level of talent daily has clearly sped up Mitrovic's development.

Playing Style

At 6-10, Mitrovic plays with a patience that a lot of young bigs lack. He's not trying to force post touches or bully smaller defenders — he reads the floor, sets a legitimate screen, and rolls hard to the rim with his hands ready. In ball-screen actions he's a real weapon because he actually finishes above the rim instead of settling for a contested floater. Defensively, his length lets him contest without fouling, and he shows an instinct for verticality rather than just swatting at everything that comes near him. He runs the floor better than most players his size, which matters in transition when teams try to get easy buckets before a defense sets. His footwork on the interior is still developing, but the timing on his rotations and closeouts already looks advanced for a 2027 prospect. Offensively he's mostly a finisher right now, not a shot creator — and that's fine, because his role doesn't require him to be anything else yet.

Strengths

The catch-and-finish package is the calling card — big hands, good hands, and a soft touch around the rim that a lot of 6-10 kids his age simply don't have. He protects the rim without gambling, which tells scouts he understands angles rather than just relying on length. His motor in transition stands out on tape; he's not jogging back and letting guards do the work. Playing alongside two high-major 2025 commits has forced him to compete against older, stronger bodies every day in practice, and it shows in how physical he's willing to be on the glass.

Areas to Watch

His offensive game beyond the rim needs work — no real face-up jumper yet, and post moves are still raw. Adding strength will help him hold position against bigger, more physical fives once he's playing against grown men in college. If he can develop a mid-range touch or even a face-up 15-footer, his offensive utility jumps dramatically.

Player Comparison

His game profiles somewhat like a young Walker Kessler — a rim-running, shot-altering big who isn't asked to create but makes winning plays with his length and timing. Like Kessler, Mitrovic's value is tied to how efficiently he finishes lobs and how disruptive he is defensively, not to a diverse offensive skill set. It's an early-career comp, but the mold — mobile seven-footer, high IQ, limited but efficient offensive role — lines up well.

Recruitment

Mitrovic already holds two Division I offers, from Seton Hall and UNLV, which is notable given he's still a class of 2027 prospect. He's committed to California, an early pledge that speaks to how much the Golden Bears' staff believes in his trajectory. Committing this early as a sophomore-aged recruit is unusual, and it likely takes him off the board for other programs unless something changes closer to his senior year. Expect California to build around his rim-running and defensive upside as he continues to develop physically over the next two seasons.

Projection

At the college level, Mitrovic projects as a rim-running, rim-protecting center who can anchor a defense and finish lobs in ball-screen offense — a role player who impacts winning without needing the ball. His pro trajectory depends heavily on adding strength and expanding his offensive game beyond dunks and putbacks, but the physical tools and instincts are already there. Worst case, he's a solid rotation big who protects the rim in a high-major system; best case, continued skill development pushes him into legitimate NBA draft conversation down the line.

Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team