Former Ohio State guard Kelsey Mitchell shines in WNBA All-Star Game

If you’re a diehard Ohio State women’s basketball fan, you undoubtedly know the name Kelsey Mitchell. Mitchell was at one time second on the all-time NCAA scoring list with former Washington guard Kelsey Plum in her sights. Ultimately, Mitchell came up just 125 points shy of passing Plum for immortality.

But it is Mitchell who got the last laugh… at least on this night when the WNBA All-Stars played Team USA who is preparing for the Olympics that will begin in just a few short days. The All-Stars got the win over those headed to Paris by a score of 117 to 109. And Kelsey Mitchell was a big reason why.

Mitchell played just 14 minutes in the game, but she made the most of her opportunity. On 6-8 shooting from the field, Mitchell poured in 13 points and added one assist and two steals to help the All-Star team get the win.

Mitchell is having another fine season for the Indiana Fever. Although she is somewhat overshadowed by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, Mitchell is second on the team in scoring averaging just over 16 points per contest.

Indiana is currently positioned as the No. 7 seed if the WNBA Playoffs were to start today. The Fever will resume play in mid-August after the conclusion of the Olympics and will have 14 games left to continue their run toward a championship.

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