Mark Mitchell commits to Kentucky Wildcats for final college season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Mark Mitchell has officially committed to the Kentucky Wildcats after transferring from Missouri. The 6-foot-9 forward, who previously played at Duke, is set to play a fifth season due to recent legal changes in Kentucky. Mitchell averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists last season, earning Second Team All-SEC honors. His addition comes as Kentucky aims for a top-10 ranking and plans to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. Twitter users celebrated the signing, highlighting the potential impact of Mitchell on the Wildcats' roster.
- •Mark Mitchell joins Kentucky after transferring from Missouri.
- •He averaged 18.3 points and earned Second Team All-SEC honors.
- •Kentucky's roster now features four top-50 transfers.
- •Mitchell's eligibility was secured through legal changes in Kentucky.
- •Twitter reactions underscore Kentucky's title ambitions for 2026-2027.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Twitter celebrates Mark Mitchell joining the Kentucky Wildcats
"The Cats have something special brewing now that Mark Mitchell is in the fold.
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