Mark Mitchell receives injunction for fifth season, enters transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:18 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Mark Mitchell, a forward for the Missouri Tigers, has been granted an injunction allowing him to seek a fifth season of eligibility and enter the transfer portal. This decision followed a successful lawsuit in Louisville where Judge Brian Edwards ruled in favor of Mitchell and other athletes seeking an additional year due to new NCAA eligibility guidelines. Mitchell's situation has drawn interest from Kentucky's coaching staff, who have maintained contact with him and expressed a desire to add him to their roster. The ruling comes at a pivotal time as NCAA policies are evolving and faced with challenges in court.
- •Mitchell is now free to transfer after receiving a legal injunction.
- •Kentucky is reportedly among his potential destinations.
- •A new NCAA age-based eligibility framework led to the lawsuit.
- •Mitchell scored 32 points against Kentucky in the SEC Tournament last season.
- •NCAA is appealing similar court cases regarding player eligibility.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Mitchell reportedly applies for admission to Kentucky
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Mitchell receives injunction to get a 5th season and enter the transfer portal
"Mark Mitchell was granted a fifth year of eligibility, and has reportedly applied for admission to Kentucky.
"Mitchell is now free to transfer, and Kentucky is reportedly among his options.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:48 PMMark Mitchell reportedly applies for admission to Kentucky
Mark Mitchell was granted a fifth year of eligibility, and has reportedly applied for admission to Kentucky.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:18 PMMark Mitchell receives injunction to get a 5th season and enter the transfer portal
Mitchell is now free to transfer, and Kentucky is reportedly among his options.
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