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Matthew Mitchell

b. 1970

American college basketball coach

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About Matthew Mitchell

Born 1970. Matthew Mitchell is an American basketball coach.

Matthew LaMont Mitchell (born December 16, 1970) He was previously head coach for University of Kentucky women's basketball until November 12, 2020, when Mitchell announced his initial retirement from coaching.

Coaching Mitchell became the head coach of UK on April 23, 2007, succeeding former UK coach Mickie DeMoss. In addition to Mitchell's recognition, Victoria Dunlap was named the SEC Player of the Year and A'dia Mathies was named the SEC Freshman of the Year. The Wildcats joined the unbeaten national champion 1998 Tennessee squad as the only teams in SEC women's basketball history to sweep the major post-season awards.

Head coaching record

Personal

Mitchell attended Mississippi State University from 1993 to 1995, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing.

He is married to the former Jenna Ramsey, from Amelia Island, and he has three daughters, Lacy,

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Important facts

Born
16 December 1970, Louisville
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball coach
Nationality
United States
Education
Mississippi State University, Winston Academy
Employers
Central Holmes Christian School, University of Tennessee, University of Florida, University of Kentucky
Also known as
Matthew Lamont Mitchell

People in Matthew Mitchell's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Personal
Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
 Portrait of Victoria Dunlap
Victoria Dunlap
b. 1989
Basketball player
 Portrait of A'dia Mathies
A'dia Mathies
b. 1991
Basketball player
 Portrait of Mickie DeMoss
Mickie DeMoss
b. 1955
Basketball player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Matthew Mitchell's

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Akito Arima
1930 – 2020
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Csaba Horváth
1930 – 2004
Chemical engineer
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Ernst-Wolfgang Böckenförde
1930 – 2019
Judge
 Portrait of Georges Lochak
Georges Lochak
1930 – 2021
Physicist
 Portrait of Kazimierz Urbanik
Kazimierz Urbanik
1930 – 2005
Mathematician
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Nicole Marthe Le Douarin
b. 1930
Biologist

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew Mitchell?

American college basketball coach

When was Matthew Mitchell born?

Matthew Mitchell was born on 16 December 1970 in Louisville.

What is Matthew Mitchell's occupation?

Matthew Mitchell is a basketball coach.

What nationality is Matthew Mitchell?

Matthew Mitchell is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew Mitchell

· Wikidata: Q6790979

· DBpedia: Matthew Mitchell (basketball)

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