00:00Welcome to our 2025 Player Review, featuring Kelsey Mitchell.
00:05Position, guard, age 29, years pro, 8, drafted, selected by the Fever as the second overall pick in 2018 from Ohio State University.
00:15Key stats, average 20.2 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 45.6%, 39.4% from beyond the arc, along with 3.4 assists per game, over 31.4 minutes of play.
00:29She led the WNBA in three-pointers made with 111 and ranked second in total points, scored at 890.
00:36Additionally, she topped all guards in both scoring average and total points.
00:41Mitchell recorded over 30 points in four different games and participated in eight playoff matches, where she averaged 22.3 points, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 rebounds during the postseason.
00:53Honors
00:54Recognized as an All-WNBA First Team member, an MVP finalist, included in the AP All-WNBA First Team, a WNBA All-Star, and a two-time WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
01:09In her eighth season as a professional player, Kelsey Mitchell had an outstanding individual performance that stands out in the history of the Indiana Fever.
01:17The 2025 Fever team exemplified resilience, with Mitchell being the cornerstone of this effort, as the player with the longest tenure on the roster.
01:27As the Indiana Fever faced numerous injuries that ended the seasons of several players, Mitchell played a crucial role in navigating these challenges.
01:35Mitchell provided a consistent and stabilizing influence on the team, with her exceptional scoring skills and experienced leadership,
01:42contributing to the Fever achieving a franchise high of 24 wins in the regular season, before advancing to Game 5 of the WNBA Semi-Finals.
01:52Throughout the regular season, Mitchell distinguished herself by leading the WNBA in three-pointers made, totaling 111.
01:59She also secured the second position in overall points scored with 890, and finished third, in scoring average, with an impressive 20.2 points per game.
02:10No other guard in the league surpassed her scoring, and her average set a new Fever record, breaking the previous mark of 19.7 points per game, held by Hall of Famer Tamika Katching since 2003.
02:21In the history of the WNBA, only five other guards have achieved a season where they shot at least 45.6% from the field, 39.4% from beyond the arc, while also averaging 20 or more points per game.
02:36Despite the Fever utilizing 18 different players throughout the regular season due to injuries, Mitchell's performance remained consistently high.
02:44She rose to the occasion when the team needed her the most, reaffirming, her status, as one of the league's top players.
02:51Mitchell has established herself, as one of the league's top scorers.
02:55Throughout the season, she achieved four games where she scored 30 points or more, all of which took place on the road, and her team, the Fever, secured victories in three of those matches.
03:06On July 27th, she delivered an impressive performance against the Chicago Sky, scoring 35 points with a shooting accuracy of 12 for 19, which included seven successful three-pointers.
03:17Additionally, she contributed six assists and three steals, making her the first player in WNBA history to achieve such statistics in a single game.
03:26Just three weeks later, on August 17th, she reached a personal best by scoring 38 points in an overtime win against Connecticut.
03:33This remarkable feat helped Indiana overcome a 21-point deficit, marking the largest comeback in the franchise's history.
03:42Mitchell's exceptional performance during the regular season earned her a spot on the All-WNBA first team, making her only the third player in the franchise's history to achieve this honor.
03:52She was also recognized as a finalist for the MVP award.
03:56Furthermore, she set new franchise records for total points scored in a season and became Indiana's all-time leader in three-pointers made.
04:02With a total of 669, placing her eighth in the history of the WNBA.
04:08In the playoffs, Mitchell maintained her outstanding performance as the sixth-seeded Fever came close to securing a spot in the WNBA Finals, falling just one victory short.
04:18The player from Ohio was the leading scorer for Indiana in six out of eight playoff matches, including all three games against the third-seeded Atlanta Dream in the first round.
04:28In the crucial Game 3, she scored 24 points, contributing to an 87-85 victory that advanced the Fever to the semifinals.
04:37In the semifinals against the second-seeded Las Vegas Aces, Mitchell delivered an impressive 34-point performance in Game 1, helping Indiana achieve a surprising win on the road in one of the league's most challenging venues.
04:49She followed this up with a strong 25-point showing in Game 4, which led to a decisive Game 5.
04:56Unfortunately, during the final game which went into overtime, Mitchell had to leave the court in the third quarter due to severe cramping and was subsequently hospitalized for rhabdomyolysis.
05:05She concluded the game with 15 points, shooting four for eight in 23 minutes before her exit.
05:11The Aces ultimately claimed the WNBA championship, defeating the Phoenix Mercury in a four-game series.
05:19Mitchell's 2025 season was marked by significant achievements.
05:23This highlights her resilience, reliability, and fierce competitive spirit, traits that are characteristic of a true superstar.
05:31What do you think about Kelsey Mitchell's impact this season?
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