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Mark Mitchell files lawsuit for eligibility and transfer portal access

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Mark Mitchell files lawsuit for eligibility and transfer portal access

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•Mitchell played at Duke and transferred to Missouri.
•He filed a lawsuit seeking eligibility for the next season.
•The lawsuit argues current players are unfairly treated.
•Mitchell averaged 18.3 points last season.
•Injury could result if players can't compete in the 2026-27 season.

Latest Updates

5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Judge delays ruling in Mark Mitchell's NCAA transfer portal case
1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Mitchell files lawsuit in Kentucky to reopen NCAA transfer portal
3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Mitchell files lawsuit in Louisville for extra year of eligibility and to enter transfer portal

What they're saying

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Missouri's Mark Mitchell has filed a lawsuit in Louisville for a temporary restraining order against the NCAA. The judge delayed a ruling in the case.
— Yahoo Sports

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Missouri forward Mark Mitchell has filed a lawsuit in Kentucky, looking for a fifth year of eligibility with the chance to enter the transfer portal.
— Yahoo Sports