Mark Mitchell’s Fifth Year Battle | College Basketball News

Mark Mitchell and other college athletes are one step closer to playing a fifth year — a Kentucky appeals court blocked the NCAA’s emergency attempt to stop it, keeping the temporary hold in place while the full case moves forward. Mitchell, who initially committed to Kentucky but backed out due to SEC transfer penalties, is now enrolled at Missouri, where he’ll join a stacked roster — including fellow fifth-year hopeful CJ Gunn — with coach Dennis Gates dropping cryptic hints about his return. If cleared, Mitchell could lead Missouri again as a top scorer and playmaker. 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/1e97704f12b6d6fe