Key Takeaways
- Tontitown Police Department arrested former basketball star Makhel Mitchell on April 27, 2025, for third-degree domestic battery and DWI.
- Makhel Mitchell played basketball at the University of Arkansas, Rhode Island, and Maryland.
Makhel Mitchell, a former basketball star with the Arkansas Razorbacks and Little Rock Trojans, made headlines with his recent arrest.
According to reports, the Tontitown Police Department arrested the former basketball star Makhel Mitchell, 25, early Saturday morning on April 27, 2025.
At 5:13 a.m., authorities arrested Makhel Mitchell, listed as homeless at the time, for third-degree domestic battery and driving while intoxicated (DWI).
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Similarly, the officer released the former NCAA star later that afternoon at 4:34 p.m. after posting a $1,925 bond for the domestic battery charge. However, no bond was listed for the DWI charge.
Furthermore, the court scheduled a Rule 8.1 hearing for Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7:45 a.m. in Elm Springs District Court.
Makhel Mitchell will return to court on May 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. to face the charges.
While neither Makhel Mitchell nor his family has released a statement regarding his recent arrest, the news has circulated across the internet, and the former basketball star has received mixed reactions.
Some people sympathize with Makhel Mitchell, who rose to fame as a basketball star and now identifies as homeless, while others argue that authorities marked him as homeless after the victim of the domestic violence incident allegedly forced him out.
“It’s domestic battery. Must’ve been her place. He allegedly beats her and then gets kicked out. Since it happened probably that night he’s listed as homeless. Doesn’t mean he has been on the street.”
Another added, “Is he really homeless? If so that’s sad. I saw him at YeeHawg a few weeks ago. Should be a reminder that NIL money don’t last forever.“
Makhel Mitchell Began His Basektball Journey At The Age Of Nine
Former NCAA star Makhel Mitchell started playing basketball at the age of nine and has played competitive basketball at a high level ever since.
While attending high school, Makhel Mitchell showcased his amazing basketball skills by playing a national schedule with Montverde Academy in 2017-18 and for DC Premier on the AAU circuit.
Furthermore, he won the International Youth Basketball Spectacular with Montverde Academy.
Due to his exceptional basketball skills, ESPN rated him as a 4-star recruit through Rivals during high school.
Continuing his basketball career, Makhel Mitchell appeared in 10 games in one season, 2019-20, with the Maryland Terrapins, before joining Rhode Island’s men’s basketball team, the Rams, in 2020.
While playing for the Rhode Island Rams, Makhel Mitchell started 23 of the 25 games in his sophomore season and made his first career start, scoring 11 points and four blocks against South Florida.
Similarly, during his junior season at Rhode Island, Mitchell recorded his fourth career double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks at VCU and had a season-high 20 points.
After transferring to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, for his senior year 2022-23, he played for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
He appeared in 30 games with nine starts and averaged 11.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.7 blocked shots.
Makhel Mitchell further continued his basketball career with the Little Rock Trojans as a forward and center.
It is unclear whether former NCAA star Makhel Mitchell is currently pursuing a basketball career, as he has shared very little information about his life.
However, his contributions to the field of sports will always be remembered.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Makhel Mitchell has a twin brother named Makhi Mitchell, who played with him on the University of Arkansas men’s basketball team, the Razorbacks. He is currently playing for the NBA G League.
- Makhel was born on January 31, 2000, in Washington, DC. His mother’s name is Maria Mitchell.
