Mark Mitchell receives temporary court ruling for eligibility at Mizzou

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Mark Mitchell receives temporary court ruling for eligibility at Mizzou
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Mark Mitchell is temporarily eligible to play for Missouri basketball after a judge granted an injunction against the NCAA on October 14 in Louisville, Kentucky. The ruling follows a series of court decisions related to a lawsuit from Mitchell and other athletes challenging NCAA eligibility rules. Mizzou coach Dennis Gates testified in support of Mitchell at the evidentiary hearing. The judge outlined conditions allowing Mitchell to compete based on his previous participation and lack of entry into the NCAA transfer portal. An appeal by the NCAA is expected, which could impact Mitchell's status as the season approaches, with Mizzou's opener set for November 3 against Cleveland State.

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  • •Mitchell's injunction granted on October 14 in Kentucky court.
  • •Judge noted it would not impact other players' roster spots.
  • •Mizzou opens its season on November 3 against Cleveland State.
  • •NCAA expected to appeal the ruling.
  • •Mitchell and fellow athlete CJ Gunn currently eligible to compete.
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  • 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Mizzou basketball’s Mark Mitchell gets temporary eligibility win in court
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Mark Mitchell is (temporarily) eligible again after he was granted an injunction against the NCAA. Here's what that means and what could happen next.

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