Grammy Award-winning singer Coco Jones was ecstatic to be asked to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the 2026 Super Bowl — and her biggest fan was there to cheer her on.
Seven-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell was on-hand at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara to support his fiancée as she sang the Black national anthem before the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots squared off in the NFL’s championship game on February 8, 2026.
The Cleveland Cavaliers star has been one of Jones’ most vocal supporters since they began dating in 2023, and Jones made it clear in the days leading up to the Super Bowl that the opportunity would be a career highlight.
“This is the bee’s knees,” she said in a press conference the Thursday before the game. “I just think this is one of the most highly viewed events of all time. It’s hard to compete.
She added, jokingly, “Maybe my wedding will be up there. Maybe.”
As Jones plans what would have to be a seismic event if it is going to compete with the Super Bowl, keep scrolling for everything to know about the man she’s marrying, Donovan Mitchell.
Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones Have Been Together Since 2023
Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones began dating in 2023, and despite trying to keep their relationship private, fans of both were able to connect the dots. Jones joked about the online sleuthing during a February 2025 appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, applauding fans for their hard work.
“I love the internet because they definitely clocked my tea. I love that. Little spies everywhere. I feel like I’m in a detective movie,” she said.
Jones added, “I don’t want to ever feel like I have to be somebody’s secret. I don’t want to make anybody feel like they’re mine. I think, for me, I”m trying to protect myself, and I’m trying to protect my family and whoever I love. So, yeah, I am more private.”
Donovan Mitchell Has Gone Above and Beyond to Support Coco Jones
It’s no small gesture for Donovan Mitchell to fly out west to support Coco Jones in the heart of the NBA season. But it’s also nothing new. Mitchell spent extensive time with Jones while she was on her 2025 “Why Not Me?” tour, and gushed to reporters at Cavaliers media day that September about his fiancée’s work ethic.
“She’s amazing. She’s an amazing human being. She brings me peace,” he said. “Getting to spend time with her on tour was something that was very unique ’cause you realize that she travels and works just as hard as we do. On the tour bus, up late nights.”
He continued, “She’s a special human. And you see it in her work, and to be able to call her my fiancée, my wife, is a blessing. So, I’m grateful.”
Donovan Mitchell Played College Basketball at Louisville
Basketball fans first got to know Mitchell, affectionately known as “Spidah,” in his college days, playing for Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals. Though he came off the bench as a freshman, Mitchell’s game took a leap in his sophomore year, when he averaged 15.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
His breakout season led to the NBA Draft, where the Utah Jazz ultimately took him with the 13th overall pick.
Donovan Mitchell Has Been Named to 7 Straight All-Star Teams
After winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in his rookie year, Donovan Mitchell earned his first All-Star nod in year three — and he hasn’t missed an All-Star Game since.
His most recent selection comes amid arguably the best season of his career. In 49 games prior to the 2026 Super Bowl, Mitchell averaged a career-high 28.9 points, along with 4.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
Donovan Mitchell Is an Avid New York Mets Fan
Ball is life for Donovan Mitchell, and that’s not just about basketball. He is also a loyal New York Mets fan, thanks to his father, Donovan Mitchell Sr. His dad has worked for the Mets since 1999, first serving as a minor league coach before transitioning to the front office. Mitchell Sr. is now the Mets’ Senior Director of DEI and Player Relations.
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