History of Kelsey Mitchell (basketball) in Timeline

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

1983: Tina Hutchinson's Record

In 1983, Tina Hutchinson of San Diego State recorded 898 points.

November 12, 1995: Kelsey Mitchell born

On November 12, 1995, Kelsey Mitchell, an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA, was born.

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.

2018: Dawn Staley Award

In 2018, after her senior year, Kelsey Mitchell won the Dawn Staley Award.

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.

2024: Stats current through end of 2024 season

Stats are current through the end of the 2024 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.