Early Life And College Career

Kelsey Mitchell: Career and Season Stats

Early Life and College Career

Kelsey Mitchell was born on March 12, 1995, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended Princeton High School before committing to Ohio State University to play basketball. Mitchell quickly became one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball history, finishing her career as the NCAA's all-time three-point leader with 497 made triples.

In her four seasons at Ohio State, Mitchell helped lead the Buckeyes to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 berth in 2018. She was named a First Team All-American three times and was the Big Ten Player of the Year in 2018. Mitchell also set the Ohio State record for career points with 3,402, surpassing Jantel Lavender and finishing behind only Katie Smith.

WNBA Career

Mitchell was selected by the Indiana Fever with the second overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft. She has quickly become one of the league's most exciting players, averaging over 15 points per game in her first three seasons. Mitchell has also helped lead the Fever to the playoffs in each of her first three seasons, including a berth in the WNBA Finals in 2021.

Career Highlights

• NCAA all-time three-point leader (497)
• Ohio State career scoring leader (3,402)
• Three-time First Team All-American
• 2018 Big Ten Player of the Year
• WNBA All-Star (2021)

Season Stats

| Season | Team | PPG | RPG | APG | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2018-19 | Indiana Fever | 16.7 | 2.9 | 3.9 | | 2019-20 | Indiana Fever | 15.6 | 3.2 | 3.7 | | 2020-21 | Indiana Fever | 15.2 | 3.1 | 4.0 | | 2021-22 | Indiana Fever | 18.5 | 3.4 | 4.2 |

Recent Game

In her most recent game, Mitchell scored 25 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in a 95-88 win over the Dallas Wings. She shot 50% from the field, including 4-of-8 from three-point range.

Conclusion

Kelsey Mitchell is one of the most exciting young players in the WNBA. She is a prolific scorer with a knack for making big plays. Mitchell is also a key part of the Indiana Fever, who are looking to make a deep playoff run in 2023.