Todd Mitchell facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 26, 1966 Toledo, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | St. Francis (Toledo, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Purdue (1984–1988) |
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 1988–1999 |
| Career history | |
| 1988 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1988–1989 | Miami Heat |
| 1989 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1989–1990 | Olympiacos |
| 1990–1991 | Cholet Basket |
| 1991 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1991–1992 | Pallacanestro Firenze |
| 1992 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1992–1993 | Pallacanestro Marsala |
| 1993–1994 | Papagou |
| 1994–1995 | Baloncesto Salamanca |
| 1995 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1995–1996 | Montpellier |
| 1996–1997 | Bnei Herzliya |
| 1997 | Rolly Pistoia |
| 1997–1998 | Strasbourg IG |
| 1998–1999 | Lugano Tigers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Ernest Todd Mitchell (born July 26, 1966) is a retired American basketball player. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) and weighing 205 pounds (93 kg). Todd played as a small forward. He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers from 1984 to 1988.
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Todd Mitchell's College Basketball Journey
Todd Mitchell was born in Toledo, Ohio. He went to Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. There, he played basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers. His coach was Gene Keady.
Todd and his teammate, Troy Lewis, helped the Boilermakers win two Big Ten Conference titles. These wins happened during Todd's junior and senior years. They also reached the "Sweet Sixteen" in the 1988 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. This is a big achievement in college basketball. Todd was named "First Team All-Big Ten" in both his junior and senior years. This means he was one of the best players in the Big Ten Conference.
Todd Mitchell's Professional Basketball Career
Todd Mitchell was chosen as the 43rd player in the 1988 NBA draft. The Denver Nuggets picked him in the second round. He played one season in the NBA, which is the top professional basketball league in the United States.
Playing in the NBA
During his time in the NBA, Todd played for two teams: the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat. He averaged about 5.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. After his NBA season, he also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for parts of three seasons. In the CBA, he averaged 18.4 points per game over 92 games.
Playing Basketball in Europe
Todd Mitchell also had a long career playing basketball in Europe. He spent nine seasons playing in different European leagues. He also played one season in the Israeli League. During his career, he achieved some notable things. He was named a Greek League All-Star in 1994. In 1996, he was the top scorer in the French League. These achievements show he was a talented player on the international stage.
See also
In Spanish: Todd Mitchell para niños
