Mark Mitchell transfers to Kentucky after two seasons at Missouri
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Forward Mark Mitchell has transferred to Kentucky after two successful seasons with Missouri. The 6-foot-9 player, who averaged 18.3 points last season, sought a transfer following a court ruling that granted him eligibility. Kentucky fills its final roster spot with Mitchell, joining an SEC program where he previously faced strong competition. His previous eligibility issues stemmed from a now-rescinded court ruling in Colorado and a temporary restraining order from a Kentucky court. Mitchell helped lead Missouri to back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths and was a two-time All-SEC selection.
- •Mark Mitchell transfers to Kentucky from Missouri
- •Averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds last season
- •Court ruling allowed his transfer after eligibility issues
- •Kentucky fills final roster spot with his commitment
- •Missouri could not match Kentucky's reported offer
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — For Now, Kentucky Reloads Roster With Mark Mitchell’s Commitment
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Missouri basketball forward Mark Mitchell transfers to Kentucky
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky lands Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell
"Mark Mitchell, a second team All-SEC forward at Missouri last season, committed to Kentucky. Mitchell secured a fifth year of eligibility, but the NCAA could appeal.
"Mark Mitchell will be playing in the SEC next season, but it won’t be with Missouri basketball. The star forward has transferred to Kentucky.
"The Kentucky men's basketball team has filled its final roster spot with one of the best players in the SEC, Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:00 AMFor Now, Kentucky Reloads Roster With Mark Mitchell’s Commitment
Mark Mitchell, a second team All-SEC forward at Missouri last season, committed to Kentucky. Mitchell secured a fifth year of eligibility, but the NCAA could appeal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:48 PMMissouri basketball forward Mark Mitchell transfers to Kentucky
Mark Mitchell will be playing in the SEC next season, but it won’t be with Missouri basketball. The star forward has transferred to Kentucky.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:40 PMKentucky lands Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell
The Kentucky men's basketball team has filled its final roster spot with one of the best players in the SEC, Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell.
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