Kelsey Mitchell, born on November 12, 1995, in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American professional basketball player currently serving as a guard for the Indiana Fever in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
College Career:
Mitchell had an illustrious college career at Ohio State University from 2014 to 2018. As a freshman, she scored 873 points, the second-highest for a freshman in NCAA Division I history. She concluded her collegiate tenure with 3,402 points, ranking second in NCAA Division I history at the time. Throughout her college years, she received multiple accolades, including Big Ten Player of the Year and All-American honors.
Professional Career:
In 2018, Mitchell was selected as the second overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft. She quickly established herself as a premier scorer, earning a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie Team in her debut season. Over her six seasons with the Fever, she has started 162 out of 193 games, amassing 3,156 career points with a 41.6% field goal percentage and an 84.1% free throw percentage. In 2024, she averaged a career-high 19.2 points per game, shooting 40.2% from three-point range, leading to her second consecutive All-Star selection.
Recent Developments:
In January 2025, Mitchell re-signed with the Indiana Fever under a one-year supermax contract valued at $249,244. This decision ensures that the Fever retain their All-Star trio of Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston for the upcoming season.
Mitchell’s consistent performance and leadership continue to be instrumental in the Fever’s pursuit of success in the WNBA.
