MIKE MITCHELL NEWS

Set to leave Minnesota Mitchell has decided to enter the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Mitchell was a regular starter in his two-year stint at Minnesota, the same role he had at Pepperdine, but he's decided to change programs again. He'll have one final year of college eligibility after averaging a career-low 8.6 points per game in 2024-25.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out of slump Mitchell logged 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-10 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 64-61 win over UCLA.

Impact Heading west to hand UCLA a defeat wasn't something anyone expected, but Mitchell helped the effort with his best scoring total since Jan. 16. He had been limited to single-digit scoring in the seven games since then, shooting just 25.9 percent from the field, so this was a solid bounce-back effort.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Two-way effort against Michigan Mitchell produced 20 points (8-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 44 minutes during Thursday's 84-81 OT win over Michigan.

Impact Mitchell chipped in 20 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block as the Golden Gophers took down the Wolverines on Thursday night. The 6-foot-2 senior has appeared in 11 games this season (10 starts), averaging 12.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.9 steals on 31.4 minutes per game. Mitchell continues to shoot the ball well from distance, converting on 39.2 percent of his shots from three on the season (6.7 attempts per game).

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers hope a healthy Mike Mitchell can produce upswing in Big Ten play Ben Johnson wants to remind doubters of his scuffling Gophers men’s basketball team that No. 2 scoring option and starting point guard Mike...

JANUARY 1 • TWINCITIES.COM

Strong showing in rout Mitchell finished Sunday's 90-68 victory over Morgan State with 22 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes.

Impact Mitchell converted on 8-of-10 looks from the field, closing with 22 points and five rebounds as the Golden Gophers routed Morgan State on Sunday. The 6-foot-2 senior, who started the season sidelined with an ankle injury, has begun to find his groove. Through six outings (five starts), Mitchell is averaging 13.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and one steal on 27.5 minutes per game. Mitchell and the Golden Gophers will resume Big Ten conference play against Purdue on Thursday.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers men's basketball team rolls over Morgan State behind Mike Mitchell Jr.'s can't-miss half Mitchell made six three-pointers in a row in the first half, a burst of offense that bodes well for pending Big Ten play.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Scores off bench Wedesneday Mitchell (ankle) contributed 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 90-72 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Mitchell missed the previous seven matchups as he tended to an ankle injury. The senior guard has averaged 6.5 points and 6.0 assists on 27 minutes across two appearances.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Mitchell will probably be a game-time call for Wednesday's contest. Not having him would be a huge blow for Minnesota. Mitchell has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 6.5 points and 6.0 assists per game in those two contests.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Mitchell Jr. remains questionable heading into Gophers' Big Ten opener Gophers veteran guard Mike Mitchell Jr. has been out of the lineup for seven straight games and it sounds like it might be eight.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • SI.COM

Out against Omaha Mitchell (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against Omaha, per Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact Mitchell was previously listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but the senior guard will miss his seventh consecutive game. Mitchell has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 6.5 points and six assists per game in those two contests. Wednesday's game against Michigan State will serve as Mitchell's next opportunity to return.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Mitchell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Bethune-Cookman on Minnesota's official team injury report.

Impact Mitchell is listed as questionable after missing the team's last six games with an ankle injury. The senior guard suffered the injury during a game against Omaha in early November, and although he has been questionable prior to tip-off recently, he has yet to make his return to action. Should Mitchell be held out of Sunday's contest, his next opportunity to return will come when the Golden Gophers host Michigan State on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Wake Forest Mitchell (ankle) won't play against the Demon Deacons, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Mitchell was listed as questionable, but won't be able to play Friday. The guard will now miss his sixth straight contest, and his next chance to take the court will come on Dec. 1 against Bethune-Cookman.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Minnesota's clash with Wake Forest on Friday.

Impact Mitchell is now in danger of missing his sixth straight game after starting both of Minnesota's first two contests. The guard averaged 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists in those games, but he may need to wait until at least Dec. 1 against Bethune-Cookman to take the court.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Thursday Mitchell (ankle) did not play in Thursday's loss to Wichita State.

Impact Mitchell did not end up seeing the floor after warming up before Thursday's game. He's now missed five straight games with an ankle sprain and will try to avoid a sixth absence against Wake Forest on Friday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up for WSU game Mitchell (ankle) is warming up for Minnesota's game Thursday against Wichita State at Orlando, according to Marcus Fuller of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Impact Mitchell warming up before Minnesota's upcoming game indicates the team could use him during it. Unfortunately for him, he is not being part of UMN's starting lineup against Wichita State. Mitchell will be a game-time decision.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Mitchell (ankle) won't play Monday night against Central Michigan.

Impact The guard, who will now miss four straight games and counting, will have his next chance to suit up against Wichita State on Nov. 28. He figures to resume his starting role upon his return, but that won't be until at least the game against the Shockers.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE