Kelsey Mitchell is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA and the Shanxi Flame of the WCBA.
With her exceptional basketball skills and remarkable performances, Kelsey Mitchell has won the hearts of millions for years.
Furthermore, with her growing popularity, many are curious to know more about her life, including her romantic involvement.
Many believe Kelsey Mitchell has had a boyfriend for a long time, while some believe she is single.
However, despite speculations, Mitchell hasn’t shared any information about her relationship status. Kelsey Mitchell seems single as she currently prioritizes her career over finding a boyfriend.
Kelsey Mitchell began playing basketball at a very young age; she began her college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2014.
Similarly, during her four years with the Ohio State Buckeyes, she won several honorable titles, including Big Ten women’s basketball player of the year by the conference’s coaches, second-team All-American, and first-team All-American.
After years of experience with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Kelsey Mitchell began her professional career with Indiana Fever of the WNBA in 2018.
She was the second overall pick in the 2018 WNBA draft and participated in the WNBA Three-Point Contest in 2018 and 2023.
Kelsey Mitchell’s parents played a significant role in her basketball career!
Kelsey Mitchell was born on November 12, 1995, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, to athlete parents Mark Mitchell and Cheryl Mitchell.
Moreover, both being former basketball players, her parents inspired and supported Kelsey Mitchell to pursue her career and dreams in basketball.
Kelsey often talks about her father, Mark Mitchelle’s influence on her life and career. Unfortunately, Mark passed away in March 2024 at the age of 56.
However, despite his demise, Kelsey continues to carry on her late father’s legacy in sports.
Talking about the late Mark Mitchelle’s profession, he served as a head men’s basketball coach at Wilberforce University from 2020 until his demise.
Before that, he was the teacher and head boys’ basketball coach at Taft IT High School, the assistant women’s basketball coach at Ohio State University, and the head boys’ basketball coach at Robert A. Taft IT High School.
In addition to his coaching career, Mark was a former football player at Eastern Kentucky.
Kelsey’s mother, Cheryl Mitchell, was also a basketball player who played for Mississippi Valley State and transferred to Eastern Kentucky. There, she was a star player, with 260 rebounds in one season during the 1988 season.
In case you didn’t know
- Kelsey Mitchell has three siblings, including two elder brothers, Cameron and Kevin, and a twin sister, Chelsea. All of her siblings are athletes.
- Her twin sister Chelsea played basketball in Europe and is an assistant coach, whereas her elder brother Cameron is a professional basketball player.
- Kelsey graduated from Princeton High School in Sharonville, Ohio. Mitchell played for Egyptian club Al Ahly in the 2019 FIBA Africa Women’s Clubs Champions Cup.
