Mark Mitchell lawsuit against NCAA and SEC progresses with new amendments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Mark Mitchell, a transfer to Kentucky from Missouri, is pursuing a legal battle against the NCAA and SEC to ensure his eligibility for the upcoming college basketball season. His attorneys have amended the lawsuit in Kentucky, claiming the SEC's new policy unfairly affects eligibility for 13 players, including Mitchell. They argue that the imposed sanctions interfere with the athletes' rights to access the court system. The situation is ongoing, and the implications of these new rules regarding intraconference transfers and returning players remain unclear. With less than two months until the season starts, the outcome of this case could significantly affect Mitchell’s ability to play for the Wildcats.
- •Mark Mitchell transferred from Missouri to Kentucky.
- •His eligibility is challenged by SEC’s new policy.
- •Attorneys amended the lawsuit to include contempt of court request.
- •The implications of new transfer rules are currently unclear.
- •The college basketball season begins in less than two months.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — The latest update on the Mark Mitchell lawsuit vs. NCAA and SEC
"Mitchell is ready to fight the NCAA and the SEC for eligibility.
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