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==High School Career== |
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As a junior at Swainsboro High School in Georgia, Mitchell averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots. For his effort, he was named the 2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AA Player of the Year and was voted all-state. He averaged 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists per game his senior year and lead his team to a 2008 regional title.[http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mitchell_tony01.html 1] Coming out of high school, Mitchell was rated as a four-star prospect and the #10 overall [[small forward]] by [[Scout.com]][http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3140188 2] and a four-star player and the #8 overall small forward by [[Rivals.com]].[http://rivals.yahoo.com/alabama/basketball/recruiting/player-Tony-Mitchell-53165;_ylt=AuIK4UYG8T6NcmBVIIUHdKJdq5B4 3] |
As a junior at Swainsboro High School in Georgia, Mitchell averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots. For his effort, he was named the 2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AA Player of the Year and was voted all-state. He averaged 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists per game his senior year and lead his team to a 2008 regional title.[http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mitchell_tony01.html 1] Coming out of high school, Mitchell was rated as a four-star prospect and the #10 overall [[small forward]] by [[Scout.com]] [http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3140188 2] and a four-star player and the #8 overall small forward by [[Rivals.com]].[http://rivals.yahoo.com/alabama/basketball/recruiting/player-Tony-Mitchell-53165;_ylt=AuIK4UYG8T6NcmBVIIUHdKJdq5B4 3] |
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==College Career== |
==College Career== |
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In June of 2007, Mitchell committed to then Head Coach [[Mark Gottfried]] and the [[University of Alabama]] over [[University of South Carolina|South Carolina]] and [[University of Cincinnati|Cincinnati]]. His enrollment with Alabama was delayed, however, due to academic issues and he was unable to join the team for the 2008-09 season. He instead played one season with Central Park Christian, a preparatory school in Birmingham, Alabama.[http://blog.al.com/press-register-sports/2009/12/true_freshman_guard_tony_mitch.html 4] |
In June of 2007, Mitchell committed to then Head Coach [[Mark Gottfried]] and the [[University of Alabama]] over [[University of South Carolina|South Carolina]] and [[University of Cincinnati|Cincinnati]]. His enrollment with Alabama was delayed, however, due to academic issues and he was unable to join the team for the 2008-09 season. He instead played one season with Central Park Christian, a preparatory school in Birmingham, Alabama.[http://blog.al.com/press-register-sports/2009/12/true_freshman_guard_tony_mitch.html 4] |
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At Central Park, Mitchell led the team to a 25-0 record and a National Christian Education Basketball Tournament title.[http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mitchell_tony01.html 1] Despite Coach Gottfried being relieved of his duties at Alabama in January of 2009, Mitchell maintained his commitment and joined the team for the 2009-2010 season. |
At Central Park, Mitchell led the team to a 25-0 record and a National Christian Education Basketball Tournament title.[http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mitchell_tony01.html 1] Despite Coach Gottfried being relieved of his duties at Alabama in January of 2009, Mitchell maintained his commitment and joined the team and new coach [[Anthony Grant]] for the 2009-2010 season. |
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As a freshman, Mitchell averaged over 23 minutes per game and made 18 starts for the (17-15) Crimson Tide. In just his second game, he scored 23 points on 10-14 shooting against [[Jackson State]]. On the season, he averaged 9.2 points and 5.9 rebounds and recorded three double-doubles including a 10-point, 12-rebound effort against [[University of Kentucky|Kentucky]] in the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] Tournament.[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=41316 5] He was named as an SEC Freshman of the Week, Alabama's Most Outstanding Freshman and a member of the SEC All-Freshman Team.[http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mitchell_tony01.html 1] |
As a freshman, Mitchell averaged over 23 minutes per game and made 18 starts for the (17-15) Crimson Tide. In just his second game, he scored 23 points on 10-14 shooting against [[Jackson State]]. On the season, he averaged 9.2 points and 5.9 rebounds and recorded three double-doubles including a 10-point, 12-rebound effort against [[University of Kentucky|Kentucky]] in the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] Tournament.[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=41316 5] He was named as an SEC Freshman of the Week, Alabama's Most Outstanding Freshman and a member of the SEC All-Freshman Team.[http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mitchell_tony01.html 1] |
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| Tony Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| College | Alabama |
| Conference | SEC |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | Small Forward |
| Jersey # | 5 |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Career | 2009–present |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Swainsboro, Georgia |
| High school | Swainsboro High |
Tony Mitchell is an American college basketball player for The University of Alabama.
High School Career
As a junior at Swainsboro High School in Georgia, Mitchell averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots. For his effort, he was named the 2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AA Player of the Year and was voted all-state. He averaged 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists per game his senior year and lead his team to a 2008 regional title.1 Coming out of high school, Mitchell was rated as a four-star prospect and the #10 overall small forward by Scout.com 2 and a four-star player and the #8 overall small forward by Rivals.com.3
College Career
In June of 2007, Mitchell committed to then Head Coach Mark Gottfried and the University of Alabama over South Carolina and Cincinnati. His enrollment with Alabama was delayed, however, due to academic issues and he was unable to join the team for the 2008-09 season. He instead played one season with Central Park Christian, a preparatory school in Birmingham, Alabama.4 At Central Park, Mitchell led the team to a 25-0 record and a National Christian Education Basketball Tournament title.1 Despite Coach Gottfried being relieved of his duties at Alabama in January of 2009, Mitchell maintained his commitment and joined the team and new coach Anthony Grant for the 2009-2010 season.
As a freshman, Mitchell averaged over 23 minutes per game and made 18 starts for the (17-15) Crimson Tide. In just his second game, he scored 23 points on 10-14 shooting against Jackson State. On the season, he averaged 9.2 points and 5.9 rebounds and recorded three double-doubles including a 10-point, 12-rebound effort against Kentucky in the SEC Tournament.5 He was named as an SEC Freshman of the Week, Alabama's Most Outstanding Freshman and a member of the SEC All-Freshman Team.1
In his sophomore season, Mitchell is currently leading the team in scoring, rebounds, steals and minutes played.