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).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: College Freshman Season

In 2014, as a college freshman, Kelsey Mitchell finished the season with 873 total points.

February 2018: Named Big Ten Player of the Year

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

2018: WNBA Draft and All-Rookie Team

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

2019: Played for Al Ahly

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

2024: Participated in Skills Challenge and Earned All-Star Appearance

In 2024, Kelsey Mitchell participated in the Skills Challenge at the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend and earned back-to-back WNBA All-Star appearances.

2024: Signed with Shanxi Flame

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

2025: Core Player Designation and Supermax Contract

In 2025, after entering free agency, the Fever designated Kelsey Mitchell as a core player, guaranteeing her a supermax contract for the 2025 season; she signed the core contract on January 29.