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 | |
Todd Mitchell, born on July 26, 1966, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a tall player, about 6 feet 7 inches (200 cm) and weighed 205 pounds (93 kg). He played as a small forward. Todd played college basketball at Purdue University from 1984 to 1988.
College Basketball Career
Todd Mitchell was born in Toledo, Ohio. He went to Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. There, he played basketball for coach Gene Keady.
Todd and his teammate Troy Lewis helped the Boilermakers win two Big Ten Conference titles. This happened during his junior and senior years. They also reached the Sweet Sixteen in the 1988 NCAA Tournament.
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.
Professional Basketball Career
Todd Mitchell was chosen by the Denver Nuggets in the 1988 NBA draft. He was the 43rd player picked overall in the second round.
He played one season in the NBA. During that season, he played for two teams: the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat. He scored about 5.1 points per game. He also got 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.
Todd also spent time playing in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played there for parts of three seasons. In the CBA, he scored about 18.4 points per game over 92 games.
After playing in the NBA and CBA, Todd Mitchell played basketball in Europe. His European career lasted for nine seasons. He also spent one season playing in the Israeli League.
See also
In Spanish: Todd Mitchell para niños
