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).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1983: Reference to Tina Hutchinson's Record

In 1983, Tina Hutchinson scored 898 points with San Diego State.

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 of the Indiana Fever won the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award.

2014: College Freshman Season

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

2015: Second-Team All-American

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

2016: First-Team All-American

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

2016: Tamika Catchings wins Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

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

2017: Second-Team All-American

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

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.

2018: Won Dawn Staley Award

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

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.

2020: Natalie Achonwa wins Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

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

2023: Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award

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

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.

2024: Stats Current

Stats current through end of the 2024 season.

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.