Former Ohio State Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Mark Mitchell Dies at 56 Years Old

Mark Mitchell, an assistant coach for the Buckeyes from 2013-18, died Tuesday at 56 years old. A cause of death had not been reported as of Tuesday night.

Devastated to hear of the passing of former assistant coach, Mark Mitchell. Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family today and in the futureMitchell, the father of Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell, was with the Buckeyes for each of Kevin McGuff’s first five seasons as head coach. The Buckeyes won two Big Ten regular-season championships and a Big Ten Tournament title and made four NCAA Tournaments during Mitchell’s time on staff.

“As a program, we are devastated to hear of the passing of former assistant coach Mark Mitchell,” McGuff said in a statement to. “Mark was extremely dedicated to his family, friends and players. His passion for young people allowed him to positively shape the lives of so many who had the privilege of playing for him. We mourn with Cheryl, Kelsey, Chelsea, Kevin, Cam and the extended family. Mark will always remain in our thoughts and prayers.

After leaving Ohio State, Mitchell became the head coach at Cincinnati’s Western Hills High School for one year, then became the head men’s basketball coach at Wilberforce University in 2020, a role he held until his death. A multitude of former Ohio State basketball players were among those who paid tribute to Mitchell on social media.Ohio State Falls Short 79-77 in Final Seconds Against Georgia, Sees Season End in NIT Quarterfinals

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