Kentucky judge allows Thomas Castellanos, Mark Mitchell eligibility status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

A Kentucky judge has issued a temporary injunction in an eligibility lawsuit for quarterback Thomas Castellanos and basketball forward Mark Mitchell. Both players are among 10 plaintiffs in a case filed in Louisville, seeking increased eligibility. The ruling follows a significant NCAA win regarding eligibility for the Class of 2022. Castellanos, who spent the past season at Florida State, had initially considered filing a lawsuit in Texas. A hearing was held on the matter recently.
- •Judge granted a temporary injunction for Castellanos and Mitchell.
- •Both players are part of a lawsuit seeking more eligibility.
- •Ruling follows a recent NCAA victory in Colorado.
- •Castellanos previously played at Florida State.
- •Case was moved from Texas to Kentucky for hearings.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky judge grants temporary injunction in Thomas Castellanos, Mark Mitchell eligibility lawsuit
"A Kentucky judge has granted a temporary injunction in an eligibility lawsuit involving quarterback Thomas Castellanos and basketball forward Mark Mitchell. The decision will now allow them to be eligible. Mitchell and Castellanos are among 10 plaintiffs listed in a lawsuit, filed in a Louisville court. They requested a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction and […]
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