He was 56. Mitchell, the father of former Ohio State star and current Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, had been the Wilberforce University men's basketball coach the past four seasons.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell unveiled ... to the Western Conference Finals. Mitchell emphasized that their relationship is rooted in their Ohio State connections and expressed how valuable ...

This season, Kelsey Mitchell ... previously, Mitchell's father also shared a strong love for the game. He was a longtime coach, last working for Wilberforce University in Ohio.