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San Diego State guard Miles Byrd returns to make the Aztecs a clear front-runner in the Mountain West.

Mid-Major Men’s College Hoops Preview: The Best Teams Beyond the Power Conferences

Kevin Sweeney

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Oct 21, 2025

Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell (25) runs drills during an NBA Finals practice session ahead of Game 2 at Paycom Center Oklahoma City, on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

OKC Thunder: Grading Ajay Mitchell Contract Extension

Rylan Stiles

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Jun 30, 2025

Jun 4, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during NBA Finals Media Day at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

OKC Thunder Ink Backup Point Guard to Long-Term Pact

Rylan Stiles

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Jun 29, 2025

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Cole Anderson (4).

Should San Diego State target UC Santa Barbara’s Cole Anderson in the transfer portal?

Bodie De Silva

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Apr 10, 2025

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Dec 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) dribbles the ball down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

OKC Thunder Rookie Ajay Mitchell Undergoes Surgery, injury Timeline

Rylan Stiles

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Jan 10, 2025

Dec 28, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) on defense against Charlotte Hornets guard Isaiah Wong (21) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

OKC Thunder Rookie Impresses in First Career Start

Rylan Stiles

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Dec 29, 2024

Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

OKC Thunder Rookie Debuts on NBA Rookie Ladder Leaderboard

Rylan Stiles

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Dec 24, 2024

Oct 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) reacts after a play against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Exclusive: How Ajay Mitchell Has Made an Instant Impact on OKC Thunder

Rylan Stiles

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Nov 22, 2024

Nov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) shoots in front of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Ajay Mitchell is Making an Instant Impact for the Oklahoma City Thunder

Maurya K

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Nov 10, 2024

Nov 2, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives the ball against LA Clippers guard Jordan Miller (11) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Stiles Points: Ajay Mitchell Walking Thunder Tight Rope to Perfection

Rylan Stiles

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Nov 9, 2024

Jun 25, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; Archbishop Riordan player Zion Sensley (24) during the Section 7 high school boys tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NBA Draft Scouting Report: UC Santa Barbara's Zion Sensley

Draft Digest Staff

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Oct 12, 2024

Ajay Mitchell speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.

NBA Rookie Outlook: OKC Thunder Guard Ajay Mitchell

Nate Aker

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Sep 15, 2024

Ajay Mitchell stands with Thunder general manager Sam Presti during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.

Ajay Mitchell Draws Similarities To Knicks Superstar

Maurya K

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Sep 11, 2024

May 15, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Ulrich Chomche (62) and Ajay Mitchell (53) participate during the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rookies: What Ajay Mitchell can Bring to OKC Thunder

Nate Aker

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Aug 31, 2024

Feb 13, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; A general view of the shoes worn by Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Myles Johnson (15) during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

Rising Guard Jaylen Petty Dominates adidas 3SSB

Maurya K

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Aug 2, 2024

Mar 17, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Ajay Mitchell (13) handles the ball against Baylor Bears during the first half in the first round of the 2023 NCAA men s basketball tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the OKC Thunder 2024 NBA Draft Pick: Ajay Mitchell

Rylan Stiles

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Jun 27, 2024

Mar 17, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; UC Santa Barbara Gauchos guard Ajay Mitchell (13) signals to teammates during the first half against Baylor Bears in the first round of the 2023 NCAA men s basketball tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports

OKC Thunder Trade For Pick No. 38 in 2024 NBA Draft, Nabbing Ajay Mitchell

Rylan Stiles

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Jun 27, 2024

Bryce Boettcher Reveals Oregon Baseball Mindset Shift In Postseason

[EXCLUSIVE] Oregon Ducks Baseball, Bryce Boettcher Thrilled for Hostile Texas A&M Environment

Bri Amaranthus

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Jun 4, 2024

Mar 28, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Harrison Ingram (55) reacts in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Three Potential Second Round Steals of the 2024 NBA Draft

Rylan Stiles

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Jun 4, 2024

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