Todd Mitchell

Ernest Todd Mitchell (born July 26, 1966) is an American retired professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" (200 cm) 205 lb (93 kg) small forward, and played college basketball at Purdue University, from 1984 to 1988.[1]

This article is about an American basketball player. For the respondent in the decision of the United States Supreme Court, see Wisconsin v. Mitchell. For the American writer, see Todd Mitchell (author).
Todd Mitchell
Personal information
Born (1966-07-26) July 26, 1966
Toledo, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Francis (Toledo, Ohio)
CollegePurdue (1984–1988)
NBA draft1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career1988–1999
PositionSmall forward
Number34, 32
Career history
1988Rapid City Thrillers
1988–1989Miami Heat
1989San Antonio Spurs
1989–1990Olympiacos
1990–1991Cholet Basket
1991La Crosse Catbirds
1991–1992Pallacanestro Firenze
1992Rockford Lightning
1992–1993Pallacanestro Marsala
1993–1994Papagou
1994–1995Baloncesto Salamanca
1995Sioux Falls Skyforce
1995–1996Montpellier
1996–1997Bnei Herzliya
1997Rolly Pistoia
1997–1998Strasbourg IG
1998–1999Lugano Tigers
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

College career

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Mitchell attended Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he played basketball under head coach Gene Keady. Along with teammate Troy Lewis, he led the Boilermakers to two Big Ten Conference titles during his Junior and Senior seasons, along with a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the 1988 NCAA Tournament. He was named First Team All-Big Ten his senior year.

Professional career

Mitchell was the 43rd overall pick in the 1988 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round. He played one season in the NBA. In his lone season split with the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat, he averaged 5.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.

References
  1. Todd Mitchell: A worldly view of basketball, published Sunday, January 1, 2006


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