BOONE, N.C. - App State women's basketball coach
Alaura Sharp announced the addition of Daisia Mitchell to the 2025-26 roster on Thursday.
Daisia Mitchell | 6' 1" | F | Riverside, Calif. | Etiwanda HS | St. Mary's (SMC), Mt. SAC
Mitchell will be joining the Mountaineers as a forward after making stops at St. Mary's College of California (SMC) and Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC). As team captain at Mt. SAC, Mitchell led the Mounties to a 3C2A state title and was tabbed the 2025 3C2A Tournament MVP. She is also a two-time WBCA All-American, 3C2A SoCal State Player of the Year, and South Coast Conference MVP. Mitchell started all 27 games last season for the Mounties, averaging 17.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest. She also dished out 91 assists over the course of the season. During her high school career, she appeared in the 2021 Nike Tournament of Champions and was named the MVP of the tournament. Additionally, she led her high school team to a 2022 C.I.F Open Division title.
Mitchell plans on studying business while at App State. She enjoys all art forms, especially drawing and painting. She also enjoys cooking and listening to music. The Riverside, Calif. native has played basketball since she was six years old.
Why Mitchell Chose App State: "I chose App State to win a championship."
Sharp on Mitchell: "We have recruited Daisia for several months now. Her personality is contagious. She went to Mt. SAC to win a championship and that's exactly what she accomplished. Daisia brings us great length and versatility. She can score at all levels and brings a blend of scoring and high-level passing. Her upside and where she wants to grow as a player was a huge selling point for both her and us."
