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 currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Known for her scoring ability and dynamic play, she is a key player for her team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Tamika Catchings wins Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

In 2008, Tamika Catchings wins Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

2014: College Freshman Season

During her college freshman season in 2014, Kelsey Mitchell finished with 873 total points, the second-most by a freshman in NCAA Division I history.

2015: Second-team All-American

In 2015, Kelsey Mitchell was named second-team All-American.

2016: First-team All-American

In 2016, Kelsey Mitchell was named first-team All-American.

2016: Tamika Catchings wins Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

In 2016, Tamika Catchings wins Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

2017: Second-team All-American

In 2017, Kelsey Mitchell was named second-team All-American.

February 2018: Named Big Ten 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.

2018: Drafted to WNBA and All-Rookie Team Selection

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: 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.

2020: Natalie Achonwa wins Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

In 2020, Natalie Achonwa wins Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

2023: Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award and WNBA All-Star Appearance

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

2024: Skills Challenge and WNBA All-Star Appearance

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

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: 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: Designated as Core Player and Signs 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. Mitchell signed a core contract on January 29.