Leilani Mitchell
Leilani Seamah Mitchell (born June 15, 1985) is an American-Australian professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Mitchell was drafted 25th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2008 WNBA draft. A dual citizen of the United States and Australia, she is a member of Australian women's national basketball team (the Opals). In 2019 Mitchell became the first WNBA player to win the Most Improved Player Award twice.
Mitchell with the Mercury in 2019 | |
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | WNBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 15, 1985 Richland, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Australian |
| Listed height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Listed weight | 138 lb (63 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kennewick (Kennewick, Washington) |
| College | |
| WNBA draft | 2008: 2nd round, 25th overall pick |
| Selected by the Phoenix Mercury | |
| Playing career | 2008–present |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2013 | New York Liberty |
| 2008–2012 | ASPTT Arras |
| 2012–2013 | ŽKK Novi Zagreb |
| 2013–2014 | Dandenong Rangers |
| 2014–2015 | Sydney Uni Flames |
| 2015 | Phoenix Mercury |
| 2015–2016 | Adelaide Lightning |
| 2016 | Washington Mystics |
| 2016–2017 | Sydney Uni Flames |
| 2017–2019 | Phoenix Mercury |
| 2018–2019 | Canberra Capitals |
| 2019–2021 | Southside Flyers |
| 2020–2021 | Washington Mystics |
| 2021–2022 | Bendigo Spirit |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at WNBA.com | |
Medals | |
Mitchell was a member of the Australian Women's basketball team (Opals) at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Opals were eliminated after losing to the USA in the quarterfinals.
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