Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell’s impact extends beyond the basketball court.
Mitchell had an MVP-worthy campaign in 2025, averaging 20.2 points on 45.6% shooting, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. With Caitlin Clark playing just 13 games and missing the rest of the campaign due to a groin injury, she stepped up big time and led the way for Indiana.
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The Fever won the Commissioner’s Cup championship and made it to the semifinals, before losing to the eventual champions, the Las Vegas Aces.
Amid the WNBA offseason, Mitchell continues to make a difference, this time away from the WNBA and basketball.
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) looks on during a WNBA game.Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
On Tuesday, the 30-year-old guard promoted her annual toy drive and encouraged her followers to join the initiative by making a donation.
“I NEED YOU ALL’S HELP this Christmas!” Mitchell wrote, adding, “help us give other people a great holiday.”
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Mitchell accompanied her post with a promo image sharing the details about her “Jersey & Kicks 5th Annual Toy Drive Day Party,” organized by the Kelz Hoop Foundation.
The event, scheduled for Saturday at the Woodlawn Community Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, will have a silent auction and fundraiser. Fans are also encouraged to “donate new unwrapped toys and books for local children in the community. Mitchell is from Cincinnati.
While Mitchell is busy this offseason as she prepares for the upcoming 3-on-3 league, Unrivaled, she’s making sure to give back to the community that helped shape the player and person she is today.
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Mitchell is a free agent as well, but she’s largely expected to return to the Fever, with Indiana making it clear she’s their priority.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 3, 2025, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
