Makhi Mitchell

Makhi Mitchell
No. 22 – Astros de Jalisco
PositionCenter
LeagueCIBACOPA
Personal information
Born (2000-01-31) January 31, 2000
District Heights, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolJackson-Reed (Washington, D.C.)
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024Sheffield Sharks
2025Apaches de Chihuahua
2025Astros de Jalisco
2025Abejas de León
2025Dar City
2025–2026Maine Celtics
2026Motor City Cruise
2026–Astros de Jalisco
Career highlights

Makhi Ahkim Mitchell (born January 31, 2000)[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Astros de Jalisco of the CIBACOPA. He played college basketball for Maryland, Rhode Island, and Arkansas.

College career

Mitchell began his college basketball career as a freshman with the Maryland Terrapins in 2019. He made his college debut on November 5, 2019, in a Maryland 95–71 win over Holy Cross.[2] In his freshman year, he appeared in 12 games and averaged 3.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.[3]

In 2020, Mitchell transferred to the Rhode Island Rams. With the Rams in his sophomore year he appeared in only seven games but emerged as a starter in his junior year, making 27 starts and averaging 9.9 PPG and 7.3 RPG.

In 2022, Mitchell transferred to the Arkansas Razorbacks. In his senior year in 2022–23, Mitchell started in 31 games for the Razorbacks and was a key member of the 22–14 team that went to the Sweet 16 at the 2023 NCAA tournament.

Mitchell concluded his college career in 2023–24, playing his 5th year in college with Arkansas. He averaged 8.6 PPG and 4.6 RPG while appearing in 33 games, starting 5. He ended his college career on March 14, 2024, with a 80–66 loss to South Carolina in the SEC tournament.[4]

Professional career

Mitchell went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft.[5] He started his career with the Sheffield Sharks of Super League Basketball (SLB) in England, joining the team on a one-year deal for the 2024–25 season.[6][7] Mitchell helped the Sharks to a strong start of the season, but left team in October to join the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League for training camp.[8][9] He was waived by Sioux Falls in November, before the start of the season.

In January 2025, Mitchell signed with the Apaches de Chihuahua of the Liga de Básquetbol Estatal de Chihuahua (LBE) in Mexico ahead of the 2025 LBE season.[10] He averaged 20.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, and a league-best 2.0 blocks per game,[11][12] and helped the team reach the LBE finals, where they lost in six games.[13]

Mitchell subsequently joined the Astros de Jalisco of the CIBACOPA, joining the team in the middle of its 2025 CIBACOPA season.[14] He averaged 11.7 PPG and 7.4 RPG in 25 games played,[15] helping the Astros win the 2025 CIBACOPA title.[16] Later that year, Mitchell signed with the Abejas de León of the Mexican LNBP.[17] He averaged 13.1 PPG and 6.6 RPG in 14 games played. Mitchell also appeared in 2 games with Dar City of the Basketball Africa League, averaging 14.5 PPG and 8.5 RPG.

Mitchell joined the Maine Celtics for the 2025–26 season after a try-out.[18] He made 15 appearances for Maine, averaging 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, and was waved in early January 2026.[19] Mitchell then signed with the Motor City Cruise. He helped the Cruise win its first playoff game in team history.[20]

In April 2026, Mitchell returned to the Astros de Jalisco for the second half of the 2026 CIBACOPA season.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Makhi Ahkim Mitchell () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Maryland 95-71 Holy Cross (Nov 5, 2019) Final Score".
  3. ^ "Makhi Mitchell College Stats".
  4. ^ "Arkansas vs. South Carolina Box Score (Men), March 14, 2024".
  5. ^ "Makhi Mitchell Player Profile, Maine Celtics - RealGM".
  6. ^ "Mitchell starts his pro career at Sharks". Eurobasket.com. August 16, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  7. ^ Westby, Nick (August 16, 2024). "Sheffield Sharks add fifth new face in University of Arkansas forward Makhi Mitchell". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  8. ^ "Mahki Mitchell Departs B. Braun Sheffield Sharks for NBA G League". Sheffield Sharks. October 13, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  9. ^ "Skyforce Announces Training Camp Roster Ahead of 2024-25 Season". Sioux Falls Skyforce. October 28, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  10. ^ Coronado, Daniel (January 7, 2025). "Incorporan Apaches de Chihuahua al pívot estadounidense Makhi Mitchell para la LBE Mexbet 2025". El Heraldo de Chihuahua. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  11. ^ "Makhi Mitchell - Estadísticas" (in Spanish). Liga de Básquetbol Estatal de Chihuahua. Retrieved April 15, 2026. See the table.
  12. ^ "Todos 2025" (in Spanish). Liga de Básquetbol Estatal de Chihuahua. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  13. ^ "Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LBE Awards 2025". Latinbasket.com. April 20, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  14. ^ Hernández, Kevin (May 3, 2025). "Makhi Mitchell refuerza a Astros de Jalisco rumbo al cierre de temporada". Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  15. ^ "Makhi Ahkim Mitchell 2025 Statistics" (in Spanish). CIBACOPA. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  16. ^ a b Hernández, Kevin (April 14, 2026). "De regreso a casa: Mahki Mitchell vuelve a Astros para la segunda vuelta del Cibacopa". Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  17. ^ Gómez, Francisco (August 20, 2025). "Abejas tendrá gira complicada". El Heraldo de León (in Spanish). Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  18. ^ "Maine Celtics finalize roster for G League opener". 6 November 2025.
  19. ^ "Maine Celtics Acquire Veteran in Trade". USbasket.com. January 2, 2026. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  20. ^ "CRUISE CLAIM FIRST PLAYOFF WIN IN FRANCHISE HISTORY WITH 120-105 VICTORY OVER RAPTORS 905". Motor City Cruise. March 31, 2026. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
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