History of Kelsey Mitchell (basketball) in Timeline

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

1983: Tina Hutchinson's Record

In 1983, Tina Hutchinson of San Diego State set a freshman record with 898 points in NCAA Division I history.

November 12, 1995: Kelsey Mitchell Born

On November 12, 1995, Kelsey Mitchell was born. She later became a professional basketball player in the WNBA.

2008: Tamika Catchings's Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

In 2008, Tamika Catchings won the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.

2014: Freshman Season Success

In 2014, during her college freshman season, Kelsey Mitchell amassed 873 total points, ranking second-most by a freshman in NCAA Division I history.

2015: Second-Team All-American

In 2015, Kelsey Mitchell was named a second-team All-American during her college basketball career.

2016: First-Team All-American

In 2016, Kelsey Mitchell was named a first-team All-American during her college basketball career.

2016: Tamika Catchings's Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

In 2016, Tamika Catchings won the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.

2017: Second-Team All-American

In 2017, Kelsey Mitchell was named a second-team All-American during her college basketball career.

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.

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's Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

In 2020, Natalie Achonwa won the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.

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: Stats Current

As of the end of the 2024 season, the stats for Kelsey Mitchell were current.

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.