Kenneth Mitchell (basketball)
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(Hockessin, Delaware)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1975 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sanford School (Hockessin, Delaware) |
| College | Dartmouth (1993–1997) |
| NBA draft | 1997: undrafted |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career highlights | |
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Kenneth Mitchell (born October 1, 1975) is a former American basketball player who was recognized by The National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I as the basketball player with the highest assists per game average in a 1996–1997 season.[1] He is inducted into Dartmouth’s Sports Hall of Fame.[2] He also held senior positions at Gatorade, NBC Sports, NASCAR and McDonald's. In 2019-2023, he was the Chief marketing officer (CMO) at Snap Inc.[3][4][5][6] In April 2023, Levi Strauss & Co. named Mitchell its senior vice president and chief marketing officer starting June 5, 2023.[7]
Kenneth Mitchell was born on October 1, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Philadelphia, Flint, Michigan, and Wilmington, Delaware.[8]
In 1993, he graduated from Sanford School in Hockessin, Delaware.[9] In 1997, Mitchell received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.[10] In college, while playing basketball for Dartmouth, Mitchell led NCAA Division I in assists per game as a senior in 1996–97.[11] In 26 games, he had 203 assists – the Dartmouth Big Green single season record.[12][13] Mitchell is inducted into Dartmouth’s Sports Hall of Fame.[2]