Mark Mitchell Joins Kentucky | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Mark Mitchell is set to join Kentucky for his final college season, a major win for coach Mark Pope as the versatile forward brings scoring, rebounding, and clutch experience to the Wildcats’ roster. After securing an extra year of eligibility via a court ruling, Mitchell swiftly committed to Kentucky through the transfer portal, filling their last open spot. A former Duke recruit who thrived at Missouri, Mitchell has steadily improved his game — especially his shooting — earning All-SEC honors and delivering standout performances against Kentucky, including a 32-point SEC Tournament…