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Star Forward Mark Mitchell Will Return to Missouri After Decommitting From Kentucky

Mitchell returns after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft and signing a non-guaranteed deal with the Denver Nuggets.

  • On Monday, Mark Mitchell enrolled at Missouri, reversing his commitment to play for Kentucky after more than a week of deliberation.
  • SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reaffirmed conference bylaws restricting intraconference transfers to the "regular NCAA transfer window immediately following the sport's championship segment," effectively blocking the move.
  • Mitchell started 133 games at Missouri and Duke over four years and is pursuing a disputed fifth season of eligibility after signing a non-guaranteed contract with the Denver Nuggets.
  • Coach Dennis Gates' 2026-27 roster now features Mitchell alongside incoming freshmen Jason Crowe and Toni Bryant, transfer Bryson Tiller, and senior Trent Pierce.
  • A 2-1 decision by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals halted a judge's order granting extra eligibility, though ongoing legal challenges across the country continue creating roster uncertainty.
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Reports: Mark Mitchell staying at Mizzou, not going to Kentucky

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Zagsblog broke the news on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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