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Mark Mitchell’s Missouri Return Depends on SEC Eligibility Ruling
9/1/2026
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Story summary
- Mark Mitchell returns to Missouri for the 2026-27 season after leaving Kentucky.
- SEC presidents reaffirmed intra-conference transfer rules, questioning Mitchell’s eligibility at Kentucky.
- Missouri required Mitchell to enroll by Monday to preserve his eligibility.
- Mitchell argues the five-for-five rule was not in effect when he left, possibly exempting him.
- Missouri projects a 20-13 overall, 10-8 SEC record and a No. 10 tournament seed.
