Born on September 1, 2003, Mark Mitchell Jr. is an American college basketball player playing for the Missouri Tigers in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Mitchell's basketball journey began at Sunrise Christian Academy, where he averaged 17.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in his senior year (2021-22). His performance earned him a selection in the 2022 McDonald's All-American, an annual all-star game, where he scored 19 points. Mitchell participated in the 2019 USA Basketball Men's Junior National Team mini-camp along with competing in the KC Run GMC on the Under Armour Association circuit. 247Sports ranked Mitchell as the No. 13 recruit nationally before he moved to Duke University.
Mark Mitchell joined the Duke Blue Devils for the 2022-23 season. Over two seasons at Duke, he started 67 of 68 games. In his freshman year, he averaged 9.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting at 46.9% from the field, according to ESPN. His sophomore season saw him average 11.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 54% from the field. Mitchell's contributions helped Duke win an ACC Tournament championship and secure two NCAA Tournament bids, culminating in a run to the Elite Eight in 2024. At Duke, he accumulated over 700 points. In April 2024, after two seasons at Duke, Mitchell entered the transfer portal and committed to the Missouri Tigers. The Kansas City native was named to the Julius Erving Award watchlist for the 2023-24 season, given to the country's top small forward.
Where is Mark Mitchell from?
Mark Mitchell was born in Kansas City, Kansas, and is an American national. Mitchell is the son of Betty and Mark Mitchell and has two brothers, Brandon and Dominik, and two sisters, Jasmine and Martayah.
FAQ on Mark Mitchell nationality
A. As of December 2024, Mark Mitchell is 21 years old.
A. Mark Mitchell Sr is the father of the Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell.
A. Mark Mitchell plays for the Missouri Tigers as a forward/guard.
