Mark Mitchell granted fifth year of eligibility, commits to Kentucky

Kentucky basketball has added Mark Mitchell after a Kentucky judge granted him a fifth year of eligibility. A Jefferson Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of Mitchell and other plaintiffs, allowing them to re-enter the portal after the NCAA enforced eligibility limits. Mitchell, a former McDonald's All-American, was with Missouri before transferring. He averaged over 20 points per game and led the SEC in free-throw attempts last season. His commitment comes after Kentucky's previous frontcourt target chose another school. This addition is seen as crucial for head coach Mark Pope as he seeks to improve after recent SEC finishes.

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