Mark Mitchell Heads to Kentucky | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Mark Mitchell, Missouri’s top scorer, rebounder, and assist leader last season, is transferring to Kentucky after a landmark court ruling opened the door for 2022 recruits to play an extra year. Mitchell, who filed his own lawsuit seeking a special transfer window, received a preliminary injunction that cleared the way — even as the NCAA plans to appeal. Though eligibility for next season remains uncertain, Mitchell’s move to Kentucky means he’ll face his former team, Missouri, in January. He was also exploring pro opportunities with the Denver Nuggets before committing to Lexington — and the…