Draft season is officially in full swing, and if you thought you'd heard every possible comparison for a prospect, think again. During Wednesday's NBA Draft Combine scrimmages, ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla dropped a description that's sure to get people talking: he called St. John's wing Dillon Mitchell a "homeless Scottie Pippen."

Now, before you do a double-take, let's break down what Fraschilla actually meant. The "Scottie Pippen" part is all about Mitchell's game. At 6'8" with a lanky frame, Mitchell is a defensive-minded, well-rounded player who stuffs the stat sheet. In his final college season, he averaged 8.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game. Over three seasons at three different schools—Texas, Cincinnati, and St. John's—he consistently averaged more than a steal per game, proving his defensive instincts travel well.

The "homeless" modifier? That's where Fraschilla got creative. Instead of calling Mitchell a "poor man's Pippen," which would still be high praise, he took it a step further. The point is that Mitchell has some overlapping skills with the Bulls legend—especially on defense and in transition—but he's a long, long way from reaching that level. Think of it as a "distant cousin" comparison rather than a direct family tie.

For Mitchell, hearing his name in the same sentence as a six-time NBA champion is already a win. If an NBA team in need of length, defensive versatility, and a solid all-around game was paying attention, this quirky line might just earn him a second look on draft night. After all, in a league where versatility is king, even a hint of Pippen in your game can be a game-changer.