Mark Mitchell Clears Eligibility for Kentucky | College Basketball News

Mark Mitchell, the former Duke standout who played at Missouri, is headed to Kentucky — and he’s likely eligible to play after all. Despite SEC rules barring players who sign pro contracts from returning to college, Mitchell never signed a formal deal with Denver Nuggets; it was just a verbal Summer League agreement. That loophole keeps him in the game, making him the first player to suit up for both Duke and Kentucky. Averaging over 18 points last season at Missouri, Mitchell’s arrival adds major intrigue as the college hoops season nears. 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/1aedba38dce02e28