SEC Challenges Mark Mitchell's Eligibility | Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News

Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Mark Mitchell, the former Missouri forward who just won a court battle for a fifth year of eligibility, is now caught in a SEC rule showdown after committing to Kentucky within hours of his victory. The SEC argues that because he entered the transfer portal after the official window and had a “do not contact” tag, his intraconference move violates their bylaw — potentially stripping him of his eligibility to play this season. Kentucky is ready to fight back, claiming he couldn’t have transferred earlier, but the conference appears firm. If the SEC holds its ground, Mitchell may be forced to…