SHEREEF MITCHELL NEWS

Ohio wins 82-76 against UNC Asheville

Led by AJ Clayton's 19 points, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 82-76 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins rotation Mitchell registered four points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one steal across 12 minutes during Monday's 73-71 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Mitchell logged his most playing time since Nov. 17, partially due to Creighton lacking Ryan Kalkbrenner for a second consecutive game. Mitchell's biggest play was airballing a game-tying three-point attempt with under two minutes to play. The junior is shooting just 21.1 percent from the field this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Mitchell (coach's decision) failed to score (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) but added one assist in Monday's win over St. Thomas - Minnesota.

Impact Although missing the team's exhibition game due to a disciplinary action by coach Greg McDermott, Mitchell logged nine minutes off the bench in the season opener. He failed to make an impact however.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out of exhibition game Mitchell did not play in Sunday's exhibition game against Drury as a disciplinary action by coach Greg McDermott, Joel Lorenzi of the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Impact The issue apparently went down this summer, but coach McDermott did not go into any specifics. Whether or not this will carry over for the regular season opener against St. Thomas on Nov. 7 is unclear. Mitchell only played six games last season due to an undisclosed injury, but averaged 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 16.5 minutes during those contests.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 7 Creighton

With four starters back plus a key transfer joining the mix, Big East preseason favorite Creighton is No. 7 in our preseason rankings.

OCTOBER 24, 2022

TIPPING OFF: Tar Heels get hot, now take on '21 champ Baylor

North Carolina and first-year coach Hubert Davis got themselves off the NCAA Tournament bubble and now hope to make trouble for defending national champion Baylor in a featured mat...

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season may be over Coach Greg McDermott said on the Field of 68 Podcast that Mitchell (undisclosed) is "likely out for the season."

Impact Mitchell hasn't taken the court for the Bluejays since Dec. 4, and while specifics of the injury have been hard to come by, it appears the junior guard's issue is serious enough to extend the rest of the season. Considering he only appeared in six games, Mitchell could be eligible for a medical redshirt should a rest-of-season absence end up being the case.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Mitchell (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Marquette.

Impact Mitchell will be forced to miss a fourth consecutive game, although the nature of his absence isn't yet clear. Trey Alexander could see additional work in the backcourt.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed Friday Mitchell (undisclosed) isn't in uniform ahead of Friday's game against Villanova, Matt DeMarinis of White & Blue Review reports.

Impact Mitchell will be sidelined for a third consecutive game, although the nature of his absence isn't yet clear. His next chance to play will be Monday against DePaul.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Tuesdsay Mitchell (undisclosed) did not take the floor Tuesday versus Arizona State.

Impact Mitchell wasn't warming up pregame and thus was slated for a second consecutive absence. He figures to resume a double-digit minute bench role when healthy, with his next chance to appear arriving in a big conference matchup versus Villanova.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Tuesday Mitchell isn't expected to play Tuesday versus Arizona State, Stefan Krajisnik of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.

Impact It appears that the junior will miss a second straight matchup due to an undisclosed issue, as the guard wasn't warming up pregame. Thus, Mitchell's next opportunity to take the floor looms Friday against Villanova.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen in warmups Mitchell (undisclosed) was not spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against BYU, according to Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World-Herald.

Impact Mitchell was not seen during the pre-game warmups so it seems he won't be available for this weekend's contest. He's averaging just 3.5 points per game, however, so his absence shouldn't be much of an issue in terms of fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from one-game absence Mitchell ended Tuesday's 80-55 victory over North Dakota State with nine points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 17 minutes.

Impact Mitchell missed two games to begin the season due to a foot injury before appearing off the bench in the next four, culminating in a season-high 29 minutes Nov. 22 against Southern Illinois. The third-year guard was then forced to sit out against SIU Edwardsville due to undisclosed reasons, but he was back for a typical minutes workload Tuesday. Moving forward, Mitchell, along with Trey Alexander, should continue to function as the top two guards off the bench.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday Mitchell (undisclosed) is active and will try to give it a go Tuesday against North Dakota State, Matt Marinis of White & Blue Review reports.

Impact Mitchell was able to go through pregame warmups and head coach Greg McDermott confirmed that Mitchell will be active and is going to try to "give it a go." It initially sounds like Mitchell may not be playing at 100 percent and it'll certainly be worth monitoring how many minutes he plays after missing action over the weekend against SIUE.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Mitchell will miss Saturday's game against SIU Edwardsville for undisclosed reasons, Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Impact Mitchell hasn't been able to practice since Creighton returned from their trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands to play in the Paradise Jam last weekend. It's not clear when he's expected to return.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 17 minutes Tuesday Mitchell (foot) made his 2021-22 debut Tuesday against Nebraska and finished with four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 17 minutes.

Impact Mitchell had been recovering from offseason foot surgery and was finally able to make his return Tuesday night. The 6-0 junior has averaged three points, 1.4 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per game over the last two seasons but could be for somewhat of a larger role off the bench as one of the more experienced players on a team filled with new faces from last year's squad.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on opener Mitchell (foot) did not take the court in Tuesday's 90-77 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Impact Mitchell was one of Creighton's top reserves last season and even drew a pair of starts, so he would have seemingly gotten into this game under normal circumstances. In his stead, guard Trey Alexander saw 22 minutes off the bench -- the second-most of the four reserves who saw action in the contest. Mitchell's next chance to take the court will be Thursday against Kennesaw State.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to foot injury Mitchell did not take the court in Saturday's 76-61 exhibition victory over Upper Iowa due to a foot injury, Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Impact Mitchell apparently had foot surgery this offseason and has been battling back for much of the preseason. Initially projected to earn a starting job, that goal may be difficult with Creighton set to take a conservative approach early in the season. The Blue Jays don't have any more exhibition matchups on the schedule, so Mitchell's next chance to take the court will be the official season opener Nov. 9 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Creighton beats 12th-seeded UCSB 63-62 with clutch FTs

Christian Bishop made both ends of a one-and-one with 16 seconds left to give fifth-seeded Creighton the lead and the Bluejays hung on to beat 12th-seeded UC Santa Barbara 63-62 in...

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creighton players express hurt over McDermott words in video

Five Creighton basketball players explained in a short video before the Bluejays' home game against Butler why they were hurt by coach Greg McDermott’s remarks in his locker room t...

MARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 11 minutes Saturday Mitchell (ankle) missed his only shot attempt but was able to grab two rebounds in 11 minutes of action in Saturday's 74-66 win over UConn.

Impact News surfaced before Saturday's game that Mitchell was dealing with an ankle injury and could have been unavailable. The 6-0 sophomore evidently was able to play through the pain but it's affecting his game as he's been held scoreless in back-to-back outings. He'll have a few days to rest before testing it out against Seton Hall on Wednesday.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle problem Mitchell (ankle) is dealing with an ankle issue and might not play Saturday against Connecticut, according to Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World-Herald.

Impact Mitchell hasn't been ruled out, but he's banged up and it remains to be seen whether he will be available off the bench for Creighton. He is averaging 3.7 points per game and is yet to miss a contest during the current campaign.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Mitchell (ankle) will play Saturday against Butler, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Mitchell was dealing with a minor ankle issue, but he won't be forced to miss time and will be available for selection Saturday against Butler. Mitchell logged 10 points, three rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes in his previous game -- his lone start of the season -- against St. John's on Jan. 9.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle issue Mitchell is dealing with an ankle injury but is expected to return to practice on Thursday according to coach Greg McDermott, Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Impact Mitchell got the start in the team's last game for Marcus Zegarowksi, who was out with a hamstring issue. Mitchell ended up picking up an ankle injury of his own, but it doesn't sound like it is anything too serious. Creighton will be at Butler on Saturday.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Creighton routs St. John's 97-79 without Zegarowski

Denzel Mahoney scored a season-high 24 points to lead six players in double figures with star Marcus Zegarowski out of the lineup, and seventh-ranked Creighton pulled away early in...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS