Casey Mitchell (basketball)
Casey Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1988 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2011–2014 |
| Known for | Playing for Elitzur Ashkelon, Sioux Falls Skyforce, Union Olimpija, Phantoms Braunschweig |
Casey Mitchell (born January 16, 1988) is an American professional basketball athlete who most recently competed for Elitzur Ashkelon in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He is an alumnus of Savannah High School and played collegiate basketball at both Chipola College and West Virginia University.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft, Mitchell signed with Greek club Rethymno Aegean on August 13, 2011, for the 2011–12 season; however, he departed prior to participating in any games. Subsequently, on November 3, 2011, he was chosen by the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the third round of the 2011 NBA D-League draft.
Mitchell secured a contract with the Houston Rockets on December 10, 2011, but was released three days later. He then returned to Sioux Falls on December 15. His tenure with Sioux Falls ended when he parted ways on February 2, 2012. Shortly thereafter, on February 13, 2012, Mitchell inked a deal with Slovenian team Union Olimpija to finish out the season.
On July 26, 2012, he agreed to terms with Germany’s Phantoms Braunschweig for the 2012–13 campaign but left after appearing in eleven games by December 30, 2012. Mitchell rejoined Sioux Falls on March 5, 2013.
For the 2013–14 season, Mitchell signed with Israeli squad Elitzur Ashkelon on October 9, 2013.
He was once again acquired by Sioux Falls on November 3, 2014; however, he was waived just four days later.