Mike Mitchell - College Basketball News & Rumors

Out Tuesday; remains week-to-week Mitchell (ankle) won't play against Cleveland State on Tuesday and remains week-to-week, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Mitchell averaged 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.5 steals in the two games he did start. The guard will remain out for the Gophers, however, and his next chance to play will come against Central Michigan on Nov. 25.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out this week with ankle sprain Mitchell (ankle) will remain out for the Gophers this week, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Mitchell sounds as if he'll miss both of the Gophers games this week: Wednesday versus North Texas and Saturday against Yale. The guard started both of Minnesota's first two games. In his stead, Femi Odukale and Isaac Asuma should see more minutes. If Mitchell is indeed able to return after a week, he should be available on Nov. 19 against Cleveland State.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers' Mike Mitchell Jr. exits in second half against Omaha Mitchell couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he was helped off the court.

NOVEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Diagnosed with ankle injury Mitchell suffered an ankle injury in Saturday's game against Omaha, according to Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact It's unclear if Mitchell suffered a serious injury, but further tests will need to be carried out to determine the severity of the injury. Expect Femi Odukale to see more minutes in case Mitchell has to miss additional time.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Helped to locker room Mitchell was helped to the locker room grabbing his lower left leg, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact When Mitchell left the game, he'd tallied six points, one rebound and three assists. The starting point guard's injury didn't look great, as he needed to be helped into the Gophers' locker room. Femi Odukale should see more minutes in his stead.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Mitchell Jr., could be Gophers' answer at point guard; other guards adjusting around him Gophers coach Ben Johnson is working on backcourt combinations entering Saturday’s game against Nebraska Omaha.

NOVEMBER 8 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Dishes out nine assists in opener Mitchell registered seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 80-57 win over Oral Roberts.

Impact Mitchell chipped in seven points, three rebounds, nine assists, a block and a steal as the Golden Gophers made short work of Oral Roberts. The 6-foot-2 senior will continue to lead Minnesota's backcourt in his second season with the program, alongside Charlotte transfer Lu'Cye Patterson. Mitchell, who averaged 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals across 34 games last season, will look to continue making an impact on both sides of the ball as Minnesota's primary distributor this season.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Forces five turnovers against Penn State Mitchell ended Saturday's 75-70 win over Penn State with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and five steals across 37 minutes.

Impact Mitchell closed with 11 points, five rebounds, one assist and five steals as the Golden Gophers dispatched Penn State on Saturday. The 6-foot-2 junior has been an effective two-way player for Minnesota this season, averaging 10.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals on 29.4 minutes per game. Mitchell and the Golden Gophers will look to defend home court against Indiana on Wednesday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Forces three turnovers Saturday Mitchell posted 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 44 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT victory over Northwestern.

Impact Mitchell played nearly the entire game during Saturday's win over Northwestern, posting 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals in the contest. The 6-foot-2 junior, who worked his way into Minnesota's starting lineup in December, is averaging 11 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals across 11 games as a starter.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 in losing effort Mitchell racked up 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 40 minutes during Thursday's 76-66 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Mitchell played all 40 minutes of Thursday's loss to the Spartans, closing with 14 points, four rebounds and five assists in the contest. The 6-foot-2 junior opened this season coming off the bench, but he has played his way into the starting lineup for the Golden Gophers. Across eight games as a starter, Mitchell is averaging 11.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals on 29 minutes per game.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Is Gophers backcourt Big Ten ready? Elijah Hawkins, Mike Mitchell Jr. lead the way Big Ten play resumes Thursday at Michigan with the Gophers led by Elijah Hawkins and Mike Mitchell Jr., their most experienced backcourt sin...

JANUARY 4 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Mike Mitchell Jr. leads Minnesota past Maine Mike Mitchell Jr.scored 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting, including 5 of 8 from beyond the arc, and Minnesota pulled away for an 80-62 win ove...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Four things learned from Gophers' fourth straight win: Mike Mitchell's spark, etc. Mike Mitchell Jr., continued his hot streak for the Gophers, and Elijah Hawkins kept piling up assist numbers in Thursday's victory against...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Mitchell scores 20 points to lead Minnesota past Ball State; its 10th game at home

Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 20 points shooting 8 for 11 and Pharrel Payne scored 13 points and Minnesota beat Ball State 80-63 in game it never trailed

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers' Mike Mitchell Jr. returns to Bay Area to face familiar foe Mike Mitchell Jr. faced San Francisco three times while playing for West Coast Conference rival Pepperdine.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gophers land Pepperdine transfer Mike Mitchell, likely replacement for point guard Ta'Lon Cooper Gophers coach Ben Johnson found a potential floor leader to replace Cooper, who left Minnesota and will play for South Carolina.

MARCH 29, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Mike Mitchell eyed as early portal target to join Kruger's squad To this point in the offseason, talent has only flowed one way when it comes to the UNLV basketball program: out of town. The Scarlet and Gr...

MARCH 28, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Enters transfer portal Mitchell has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Mitchell will leave Pepperdine after spending two seasons with the program. The 6-foot-2 sophomore started in all 31 games this season, averaging 11.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, five assists and 1.1 steals on 33.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Gonzaga visits Mitchell and Pepperdine

Pepperdine hosts the No. 13 Gonzaga Bulldogs after Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 22 points in Pepperdine's 88-80 loss to the San Francisco Dons

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elite shooter this season Mitchell closed with 18 points (5-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 85-77 loss to Nevada.

Impact Mitchell has been one of the top shooters in the country this season. He is making 3.4 three-pointers per contest and hitting at an absurd 55-percent clip. The sophomore is also putting up 14.3 PPG, 4.1 APG, and 1.3 SPG. Mitchell and Houston Mallette make up one of the top guard combos in the WCC. UC-Santa Barbara will be up next on Saturday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell's 23 lead Pepperdine over Alabama State 91-62

Mike Mitchell Jr.’s 23 points helped Pepperdine defeat Alabama State 91-62

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nears triple-double in loss Mitchell finished with 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes during Thursday's 74-67 loss to San Diego.

Impact Mitchell posted his first double-double of the season and was just two assists shy of a triple-double as Pepperdine's season ended in the first round of the WCC Tournament. He took on a bigger role as the season wore on and shot an impressive 40 percent from three. Mitchell earned a spot on the WCC All-Freshman Team.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Pepperdine in loss Mitchell ended with 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 79-66 loss to Nevada.

Impact Mitchell posted a team-high 12 points, although it wasn't his most efficient night as he shot just 38 percent from the floor. The freshman point guard has been thrown into the thick of things immediately, leading the team with 33.6 minutes per game. He's shown good range from deep where he's connecting on 41 percent of threes thus far.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Uneven performance in win Mitchell logged 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 72-67 victory over UC Davis.

Impact Mitchell only missed one shot attempt in the win as one of four Pepperdine starters in double figures. He was unable to keep the ball on the Waves side, however, committing a whopping seven turnovers as the freshman showed signs of his youth. Through four games he's averaging 35 minutes, as he's being thrown into a starting role right away without much depth on an inexperienced Pepperdine squad.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Wright reacts to Steelers S Mike Mitchell declaring Pittsburgh will beat New England

JANUARY 10, 2018 • Fox Sports

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Mitchell scores 20 points to lead Minnesota past Ball State; its 10th game at home

No. 13 Gonzaga visits Mitchell and Pepperdine

Mitchell's 23 lead Pepperdine over Alabama State 91-62

Nick Wright reacts to Steelers S Mike Mitchell declaring Pittsburgh will beat New England