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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.