Oshkosh Senior named Mr. Basketball 2025

OSHKOSH, WI- (WISS) – An Oshkosh North High School senior is named 2025 Mr. Basketball by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). Xzavion Mitchell is among the few players selected to be on the First Team All-State by the WBCA for all four years of his high school career. He was selected to Division 2 his freshman year and First Team Division 1 in the last three seasons. 

Mitchell is a two-time “Player of the Year” in the Fox Valley Association. He helped the Spartans to the Division 1 state tournament this season, where, unfortunately, the Spartans fell to Wisconsin Lutheran in the semi-final game Friday evening. That score was a heartbreaker at 58 to 57.

The 6’ 7” senior averages 35 points per game on 58% shooting, and had 2,797 career points headed into the state tournament, placing him third on the all-time list. He has 979 points already this year, one of the top ten scoring seasons in state history. Mitchell also averages a team-high 9.3 rebounds per game to go with 2.3 steals and 2.1 assists per game.

“I have been fortunate enough to coach Zay since he was in 4th grade,” said Oshkosh North head coach Brad Weber. “As an assistant coach on varsity, I coached his 4th grade team. Some of the things that stood out to me then are still the same things that stand out now. His genuine care for his teammates has always been a constant. He is a great teammate and always connected with what others are feeling. The other thing that was true in 4th grade and hasn’t changed in the eight years we’ve coached him is all he wants to do is win. There are no consolation prizes for him. If he scored a lot of points, but we lost; he is mad. If he didn’t score a lot, but we won; he is happy.”

Mitchell appreciates the recognition.

“It is an amazing honor to be named Mr. Basketball. I know the other finalists and how good they are,” he said. “Honestly it was also a feeling of relief. I am glad that this was decided before our State Semifinal game. Now, I can really focus on why I am here. To help my team win.”

Former Oshkosh North great and NBA superstar Tyrese Haliburton left a legacy at the school that Mitchell is ready to continue.

“I am proud of how hard I worked and just the four years of growth,” said Mitchell. “My favorite thing at Oshkosh North has been building the relationships with my teammates, coaches, and teachers. I am proud of who we have become as a team and how close we are.”

Mitchell is the first Mr. Basketball recipient from Oshkosh North High School. He’s chosen to play at Iowa State next season. 

Other finalists for Mr. Basketball were:

• Amari Allen of Ashwaubenon
• Jamarion Batemon of Milwaukee Academy of Science
• Gavin Gores of Cumberland
• Zach Kinziger of De Pere
• Aaron Womack of Dominican.

For a complete list of past Mr. Basketball award winners, please click here. 

The 2025 Mr. Basketball Award from the WBCA is presented by Wisconsin Clothing Company.