Kentucky rises in rankings after landing transfer Mark Mitchell
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:23 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Mark Mitchell has transferred to Kentucky from Missouri, boosting the Wildcats' roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 2026 Jefferson Circuit Court ruling allowed him to pursue a fifth college basketball season. Mitchell averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists last season. Following Mitchell's commitment, Kentucky climbed to No. 12 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 preseason rankings, while Florida remains at No. 1, bolstered by returning key players. This offseason has seen Kentucky's coaching staff regroup after missing several high-profile prospects.
- •Mark Mitchell commits to Kentucky after transferring from Missouri.
- •Wildcats are now ranked No. 12 in preseason rankings.
- •Mitchell's addition follows a court ruling allowing his fifth season.
- •Kentucky's coach Mark Pope under pressure after offseason recruiting challenges.
- 2:23 PMCBS Sports — College basketball rankings: Landing Mark Mitchell has Kentucky climbing in early Top 25 And 1
"Mitchell, the ex-Duke and Missouri star, is just the latest to join the Wildcats' impressive transfer portal haul
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