Tiffany Mitchell Gets New Life in WNBA with Seattle Storm After Aces Exit

Tiffany Mitchell Gets New Life in WNBA with Seattle Storm After Aces Exit

After a brief and underwhelming stint with the Las Vegas Aces, Tiffany Mitchell is getting a second chance to make her mark in the 2025 WNBA season  this time with the Seattle Storm.

The former South Carolina Gamecock legend was waived by Las Vegas just days ago following the team’s blockbuster trade for post star NaLyssa Smith. Her time with the Aces, though a reunion with college teammate A’ja Wilson, was brief. Mitchell averaged just 3.7 points per game in 13 minutes of action, both career lows. But her WNBA story is far from over.

On Thursday, the Storm announced the signing of Mitchell, adding her veteran experience and backcourt versatility to a team already boasting a blend of young talent and playoff aspirations. No corresponding roster move was necessary, as Seattle had an open spot — and they’ve now filled it with one of the most consistent free throw shooters in league history.

According to the Storm’s press release, Mitchell is one of just 10 players in WNBA history to shoot over 90% from the free throw line for three separate seasons  a testament to her poise and precision in key moments.

Reuniting with Zia Cooke in Seattle

Mitchell won’t be the only former Gamecock suiting up in Storm green this summer. She’ll be reunited with Zia Cooke, a third-year pro who, like Mitchell, starred for Dawn Staley in Columbia. The pairing gives Seattle a backcourt tandem that not only brings scoring ability but also the relentless, disciplined edge that defined South Carolina’s rise to national prominence.

With this move, Mitchell joins her fifth WNBA team  a journey that began with a seven-year run with the Indiana Fever, where she moved between starter and sixth woman roles. Her versatility and steadiness earned her stops with the Minnesota Lynx, Connecticut Sun, and most recently the Aces. Now, she’ll bring that same adaptability to a Seattle squad looking to find the right mix as the playoff race heats up.

A Legacy Still Growing

Before she became a WNBA mainstay, Mitchell helped lay the foundation for South Carolina’s emergence as a national powerhouse. She was the first Gamecock ever named SEC Player of the Year, doing so in back-to-back seasons, and began a dynasty of individual accolades for Staley’s players.

A three-time All-American, Mitchell also received the Dawn Staley Award, given to the best college guard in the country who most exemplifies the toughness, leadership, and court presence of the Hall of Fame coach herself. South Carolina eventually honored her legacy by retiring her No. 25 jersey, forever immortalizing her in the program’s storied history.

A Fresh Start — and a New Opportunity

At 30 years old, Mitchell still has plenty to offer in the WNBA, especially as a seasoned guard who can play multiple positions, provide leadership in the locker room, and step into high-leverage situations with calm composure. For Seattle, she brings immediate depth to a backcourt that’s still finding its rhythm and a level-headed presence in a league where injuries and momentum shifts can change everything overnight.

And for Mitchell, it’s a chance to write a new chapter  to remind the league of her value, not just as a former college star or a stat-sheet veteran, but as a still-dangerous contributor in today’s game.

Tiffany Mitchell is back  and don’t expect her to waste this opportunity.