Mark Mitchell returns to Missouri, impacting college basketball rankings

Forward Mark Mitchell is returning to Missouri following a brief commitment to Kentucky. The All-SEC player, who secured a fifth year of eligibility earlier this month, reversed his transfer decision due to complications involving SEC intra-conference transfer rules and ongoing legal scrutiny regarding eligibility. While Mitchell met the Monday enrollment deadline at Missouri, his actual participation remains subject to potential NCAA challenges. Consequently, Missouri moved to No. 21 in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 preseason rankings. Kentucky fell to No. 17 in the updated poll. The upcoming college basketball season is scheduled to begin in nine weeks.

• 8:45 PMCBS Sports — College basketball rankings: Missouri climbs back into early Top 25 And 1 as Mark Mitchell returns