Mark Mitchell enters transfer portal amid interest from Kentucky

Mark Mitchell, a forward from the Missouri Tigers, entered the NCAA transfer portal following a court ruling in Louisville on August 19, 2026. He has a do-not-contact tag indicating he may have a preferred destination, likely Kentucky. Kentucky's recruitment focus on Mitchell intensified after fellow target Jaxon Kohler committed to BYU. Mitchell has spent two years at Duke and two years at Missouri, and there are indications he may choose between returning to Missouri or moving to Kentucky. The situation suggests Kentucky has a strong chance due to Missouri's full roster.

• 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Mitchell applies to the University of Kentucky, per report
• 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Positive update on Mark Mitchell, who just entered the transfer portal