Career Timeline of Kelsey Mitchell (basketball): Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Kelsey Mitchell (basketball), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kelsey Mitchell is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Details beyond her team affiliation were not provided.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

February 2018: Big Ten Women's Basketball Player of the Year

In February 2018, Kelsey Mitchell was named the Big Ten women's basketball player of the year by the conference's coaches during her college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

2018: WNBA Draft and All-Rookie Team Selection

In 2018, Kelsey Mitchell was the second overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. She was also selected to the 2018 WNBA All-Rookie Team.

2019: Plays for Al Ahly

In 2019, Kelsey Mitchell played for the Egyptian club Al Ahly in the 2019 FIBA Africa Women's Clubs Champions Cup.

2023: Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award and Three-Point Contest

In 2023, Kelsey Mitchell was awarded the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award and also participated in the WNBA Three-Point Contest.

2024: WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge

In 2024, Kelsey Mitchell participated in the WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge, filling in for teammate Erica Wheeler. She also became a three-time WNBA All-Star.

2024: Signs with Shanxi Flame

In 2024, Kelsey Mitchell signed with the Shanxi Flame of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association for the 2024-2025 season.

2025: Three-Time WNBA All-Star

In 2025, Kelsey Mitchell achieved her third WNBA All-Star appearance, alongside Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark.

2025: Core Player Designation and Contract

In 2025, after entering free agency, the Fever designated Mitchell as a core player, securing exclusive rights and guaranteeing her a supermax contract for the 2025 season. She signed a core contract on January 29.