Mark Mitchell Backs Out of Kentucky | SEC Basketball News

Mark Mitchell, a top-tier transfer target and All-SEC standout, has flipped his commitment from Kentucky back to Missouri — leveraging a temporary restraining order that granted him an extra year of eligibility. Despite NBA Summer League exposure with the Denver Nuggets, regulatory hurdles in the SEC pushed him toward familiar ground, where he’ll battle for minutes without facing conference transfer penalties. A two-time All-SEC selection, Mitchell averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists last season while shooting over 54% from the field — making him one of only two Missouri players to earn All-SEC honors twice. His return is a major blow to Kentucky’s championship aspirations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6282e35014161e0