Mark Mitchell files lawsuit for eligibility and transfer portal access

Mark Mitchell has filed a lawsuit in Louisville seeking an additional year of eligibility for the 2026-27 NCAA season. The Missouri forward argues that he and his peers are treated unfairly compared to athletes from earlier classes who received extra eligibility due to COVID-19. Mitchell played at Duke before transferring to Missouri and is limited by NCAA rules in contacting coaches about potential opportunities. The lawsuit requests an injunction to allow immediate access to the transfer portal, with a hearing potentially favoring the players. Mitchell averaged 18.3 points per game last season and had standout performances against Kentucky.

• 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Mitchell files lawsuit in Louisville for extra year of eligibility and to enter transfer portal