Kelsey Mitchell is an American professional basketball player and is currently a point guard for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, as of September 2025. Mitchell’s basketball career started at Princeton High School in Sharonville, Ohio, where she was among the most promising players. She then moved to Ohio State University, where she remained one of the most effective scorers in the history of the NCAA. In her college playing years, Mitchell amassed 3,402 points, which placed her 4th overall on the all-time list of NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball scorers. Her outstanding performance led her to several awards, among them the Dawn Staley Award in 2018 and several All-American accolades.
Mitchell was drafted in the WNBA in 2018 when she was picked second overall by Indiana Fever. Since her WNBA debut, she has been a steady and prolific scorer, and she was selected to the WNBA All-Rookie Team in her first season and was a WNBA All-Star in 2023 and 2024. Mitchell has been a key player for the Fever because of her shooting ability and her ability to take charge on the court. In her off-court activities, she is a community activist and leader, and she was awarded the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in 2023. She averaged 19.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while playing 32.0 minutes per contest in the 2024 WNBA season.
What team does Kelsey Mitchell play for?
Kelsey Mitchell currently plays for the Indiana Fever, the team that drafted her in 2018 and has stayed with them since. Apart from this, she has played with several other teams internationally during the off-season. Below are the details of the same.
Indiana Fever
Kelsey Mitchell was selected second overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. After her inclusion in the team, she has been among the highest scorers in the league. In her rookie season, she averaged 12.7 points per game and was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team. Over the years, Mitchell has continued to develop, and in the 2023 season, she averaged 18.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. Mitchell has been a 3-time WNBA All-Star in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Shanxi Flame
For the 2024–2025 campaign, Mitchell committed to the Women's Chinese Basketball Association's Shanxi Flame.
Al Ahly
In 2019, Kelsey Mitchell took her professional career to the next level by joining Al Ahly of Egypt. During her time with Al Ahly, she recorded good performances that saw the team clinch important matches in the Egyptian Women’s Basketball League.
Elitzur Ramla
In the 2021-2022 season, Mitchell was a member of Elitzur Ramla in Israel, putting in great performances in the Israel Championship.
Spar Citylift Girona
Mitchell signed for Spar Citylift Girona in Spain in 2023. She remained a prolific scorer for them throughout her tenure in the Spanish League.
Athletes Unlimited
Besides WNBA and international teams, Mitchell played in the Athletes Unlimited League in the seasons 2022-2024. This innovative league enabled her to play in a player-based system where the performance of the player determines the position of the team.
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FAQ's On Kelsey Mitchell
A. Kelsey Mitchell was drafted by the Indiana Fever with the 2nd overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft.
A. No, Kelsey Mitchell has not won a WNBA championship yet, as of September 2025.
A. Yes, Kelsey Mitchell is a 3-time WNBA All-Star (2023, 2024, and 2025).
A. Kelsey Mitchell is 29 years old as of September 2025.
A. Kelsey Mitchell scored 890 points in the 2025 WNBA season.
