Keira Mitchell is becoming MSU Denver’s paint-stuffing problem-solver
In the 2025-26 season, the 6-foot-3 sophomore forward has emerged as a defensive anchor for Metro State, earning back-to-back RMAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after piling up career-best rebounds and blocks. Mitchell’s calling card is disruption: she protects the rim, rebounds at a high rate, and changes possessions with steals and verticality. She also brings a sturdy, low-drama presence in the frontcourt—exactly the kind of interior defender coaches love because she can tilt a game without needing touches. If your team wants length, toughness, and defensive edge, she fits nicely.
