On this Tuesday, the former assistant coach of the Ohio State Women’s Basketball team, Mark Mitchell passed away at the age of 56. With his contribution, the Buckeyes won several Big Ten Conference regular season titles. In addition, he helped the team qualify for the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament four times as a coach. Lately, he coached the Men’s Basketball team at Wilberforce University.
Undoubtedly, the father of Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer, Kelsey Mitchell, impacted several lives. Hence, he will be remembered for his passion for the sport and his love and affection for his family and players. In this connection, among others, former Super-Lightweight champion, Adrien Broner took to social media and mourned Coach Mitchell’s demise. Additionally, he sent condolences to Kelsey Mitchell.
Adrien Broner is sorry for Kelsey Mitchell’s loss
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While a cause of death has yet to be reported, several figures took to social media to express their thoughts and prayers for beloved coach Mark Mitchell and his family. The official account of the Ohio State’s Women’s Basketball, a team which Mark Mitchell had formerly coached, informed they were devasted to hear about assistant coach Mitchell’s passing. On the other hand, head coach Kevin McGuff who had spent five seasons with coach Mitchell, recounted that the latter was “extremely dedicated to his family, friends and players“. Additionally, McGuff extended his support to Mitchell’s family. In this connection, Adrien Broner echoed McGuff and Ohio State.
Devastated to hear of the passing of former assistant coach, Mark Mitchell. Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family today and in the future ❤️🩶 pic.twitter.com/9bQuKIQjBQ
— Ohio State Women’s Basketball (@OhioStateWBB) March 26, 2024
Taking to one of his Instagram stories, Broner wrote, “Sorry for your loss lil sis @kelz_hoop [Kelly Mitchell].” Likewise, several people took to X and prayed for Coach Mitchell and Kelsey. Taking to X, one said, “Thoughts and prayers for the Mitchell family.”
Thoughts and prayers for the Mitchell family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.
— Drh00 (@drh2300) March 27, 2024
Meanwhile, one said, “Praying for the family.”
Praying for the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Amber M Holley (@AmberHolley05) March 26, 2024
Praying for the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Amber M Holley (@AmberHolley05) March 26, 2024
Similarly, one prayed for “God’s comfort” for Mitchell’s family.
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Deepest condolences. Praying for God’s comfort for his family and all who mourn. He was truly a wonderful person
— Cleone Boston (@CleoneBoston) March 26, 2024
Finally, one wrote, “Amazing Father, Coach, and Friend. Rest well Mark.”
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Hopefully, beloved coach Mark Mitchell will find his peace and his family will receive the strength to endure this irreparable loss. Anyway, do you have a memory of coach Mark Mitchell that you would like to share? Let us know in the comments below. For more updates, follow EssentiallySports!