Kelsey Mitchell – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Kelsey Mitchell?

Kelsey Mitchell is one of the most dynamic guards in the WNBA, best known for her three-point shooting and scoring ability. Drafted No. 2 overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever, she has developed into the franchise’s offensive leader and one of the league’s top shooters.

Kelsey Mitchell – Quick Facts

Early Life & College Career

Mitchell was born on November 12, 1995, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She grew up in a basketball family, with her twin sister Chelsea also playing at Ohio State.

At Ohio State University (2014–2018), Mitchell had a legendary college career. She became the second all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history with 3,402 points, averaging 24.5 points per game across four seasons. She also set the NCAA record for most three-pointers made (497). Mitchell was a three-time Big Ten Player of the Year and a four-time All-American.

WNBA Career

The Indiana Fever selected Mitchell 2nd overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft. As a rookie, she averaged 12.7 points per game, immediately showing her scoring potential.

By 2020, she established herself as one of the league’s best perimeter shooters, averaging 17.9 points per game. In 2022, Mitchell had her career-best season, scoring 18.4 points per game while shooting 40% from three, placing her among the league’s top scorers.

She has consistently been Indiana’s leading scorer and is a cornerstone as the team continues rebuilding with young talent, including Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.

Career Highlights & Achievements

• 2018 WNBA Draft – 2nd Overall Pick

• One of the fastest players to reach 2,000 career points in Fever history

• All-time NCAA three-point leader (497)

• NCAA second all-time leading scorer (3,402 points)

• Multiple 30+ point games in the WNBA