Tasmin Mitchell

Tasmin Mitchell
LSU Tigers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (1986-06-25) June 25, 1986 (age 38)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolDenham Springs
(Denham Springs, Louisiana)
CollegeLSU (2005–2010)
NBA draft2010: undrafted
Playing career2010–2016
PositionSmall forward / power forward
Coaching career2019–present
Career history
As player:
2010–2011Erie BayHawks
2011Quebec Kebs
2011–2012Hapoel Holon
2012–2013Triumph Lyubertsy
2013–2014Maccabi Rishon LeZion
2014–2015Champagne Châlons-Reims
2015–2016JSF Nanterre
As coach:
2019–presentLSU (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:

Tasmin Olajuwon Mitchell (born June 25, 1986) is an American basketball coach and former professional player, currently serving as an assistant coach for the LSU Tigers. A five-star prospect in high school, Mitchell had a successful career at Denham Springs High School, being named first-team All-State for four years and he was a first-team Parade All-American and McDonald's All-American after his senior season in 2005. He committed to play for LSU and he stayed with the Tigers for a total of five years, having missed one season due to injury, and reached the NCAA tournament Final Four in 2006. He ended his career at LSU in 2010 as the third-best scorer of all time with 1,989 total points. After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Mitchell played professional basketball in France, Israel and Russia.