Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Ajay Mitchell is a Belgian-American professional basketball player known for his skills as a guard.

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Ajay Mitchell
  • Nationality: Belgian-American
  • Date of Birth: June 25, 2002
  • Hometown: Ans, Belgium
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6.25 inches (199 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)

Basketball Career:

  • Position: Guard
  • Jersey Number: 25
  • High School: Sainte Marie Namur, Belgium
  • College:
    • UC Santa Barbara (2021–2024):
      • Freshman Year (2021–2022): Averaged 11.6 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game; named Big West Freshman of the Year and Second-team All-Big West.
      • Sophomore Year (2022–2023): Averaged 16.3 points, 5.1 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game; named Big West Player of the Year and First-team All-Big West.
      • Junior Year (2023–2024): Averaged 20 points and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 50.4% from the field; named to the All-Big West First Team and NABC All-District 9 First Team.
  • Professional Career:
    • NBA Draft: Selected 38th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks; traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on draft night.
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (2024–present): Signed a two-way contract with the Thunder on July 6, 2024; currently plays for both the Thunder and their G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue.

Personal Life:

  • Father: Barry Mitchell, a former professional basketball player who played college basketball at Norfolk State and had a professional career in the Continental Basketball Association and World Basketball League before settling in Belgium.
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available
  • Children: None

Ajay Mitchell’s journey from Belgium to the NBA highlights his dedication and development as a basketball player.