Tiffany Mitchell is a name that resonates in the world of professional basketball.
Born on September 23, 1994, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mitchell has carved out a distinguished career as a guard in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Currently playing for the Connecticut Sun, she has also made her mark internationally, competing in leagues across Russia, Turkey, Israel, and Australia.
Before her professional career, Mitchell was a standout player at the University of South Carolina, where she became the most decorated women’s basketball player in the program’s history under the guidance of coach Dawn Staley.
Siblings
Tiffany has an older brother named Tory.
Despite her public prominence, Tiffany has kept details about her family, including her siblings, largely private.
There is no widely available information confirming whether Mitchell has siblings or detailing their identities.
Career
Mitchell’s basketball journey began at Providence Day School in Charlotte, where she showcased her talent before committing to the University of South Carolina in 2010.
During her collegiate career from 2012 to 2016, she started in 135 games—a program record—and played a key role in leading the Gamecocks to three consecutive SEC regular-season championships and their first NCAA Final Four appearance in 2015.
Her exceptional performance earned her the SEC Player of the Year title in both 2014 and 2015.
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Selected ninth overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2016 WNBA Draft, Mitchell quickly made an impact, earning a spot on the 2016 WNBA All-Rookie Team.
She spent seven seasons with the Fever, establishing herself as a reliable scorer and defender. In 2023, she joined the Minnesota Lynx, where she averaged 7.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Currently, in her ninth WNBA season with the Connecticut Sun, Mitchell continues to contribute her experience and skill to the team.
Beyond the WNBA, Mitchell has played overseas during off-seasons, competing for teams such as Nadezhda Orenburg in Russia, Galatasaray in Turkey, and the Melbourne Boomers in Australia, where she won a WNBL title in the 2021–22 season.
Accolades
Mitchell’s career is adorned with numerous accolades that highlight her talent and dedication.
During her time at South Carolina, she was a three-time All-American and a three-time All-SEC First Team selection.
She was named SEC Player of the Year as a sophomore and junior, becoming only the second sophomore in league history to earn the honor.
Mitchell also received the Dawn Staley Award in 2015, recognizing her as the nation’s best collegiate guard, and was a finalist for prestigious awards like the Naismith Trophy and Wooden Award.
Academically, Mitchell excelled, earning Second-Team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors as a senior and the University of South Carolina President’s Award, the highest honor bestowed on a Gamecock student-athlete for achievements in athletics, academics, and community service.
Her jersey, No. 25, was retired by South Carolina in 2023, making her the first player coached by Dawn Staley to receive this honor.
In the WNBA, Mitchell’s rookie year was marked by her inclusion in the 2016 All-Rookie Team, and she has since maintained a career scoring average of 8.8 points per game, with an impressive 88.2% free-throw shooting percentage. Her international success, including a championship with the Melbourne Boomers, further underscores her versatility and impact on the court.
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