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Mark Mitchell was headed to Nuggets training camp. Then he was headed to Kentucky. Now he’s headed back to Missouri. Welcome to college basketball in 2026. Mitchell has re-enrolled at Missouri for the 2026-27 season, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. His agent, Brandon Mitchell, confirmed the move to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. […] The post Nuggets camp invitee Mark Mitchell headed back to Missouri appeared first on Hoops Wire .
It’s been quite the ride for Kentucky Basketball to get Mark Mitchell eligible next season. Not only is the NCAA trying to deny players a fifth season of eligibility, but the SEC is fighting to keep Mitchell from playing at Kentucky since he did not enter the spring transfer portal window. However, legal expert Darren […]
With the addition of Missouri transfer forward Mark Mitchell (pending his eligibility case), Kentucky Basketball’s 2026-27 roster is now finalized. After an offseason filled with roster movement, Mark Pope and his staff have assembled a team that combines proven college production, size, shooting, and versatility. With the roster set, here is a look at Kentucky’s […]
Kentucky Basketball appears to be gearing up for a battle with the SEC and NCAA to get Mark Mitchell eligible. According to Yahoo Sports reporter Ross Dellenger, Mitchell’s attorneys have amended their lawsuit in Kentucky, challenging both the NCAA and SEC to keep Mitchell eligible this coming season. “Attorneys amended their complaint in the Kentucky […]
The college sports world is about to become a sea of lawsuits as the class of 2022 players seek a fifth year of eligibility. With a ton of drama currently surrounding conferences setting up rules for players signing pro contracts to return to college sports (primarily the NFL at the moment), that has turned the […]
The man who took the recruiting world by storm during his unbelievable run at the Peach Jam earlier this summer, Cayden Daughtry, has released a list of some of his final schools. When I say a list of some, that’s an understatement, with the list being Daughtry’s top 14 schools. Even though it’s a list […]
There’s been no shortage of news for college sports fans across the nation over the past several weeks. That’s especially true for members of the Big Blue Nation, considering the roller‑coaster summer Mark Pope has endured while navigating uncertain waters to fill out his 15‑man roster for the 2026–2027 season. A name that was high […]
Attorney Ryan Downton of Texas Trial Group, which represents Kentucky Basketball transfer Mark Mitchell and other athletes fighting for a fifth season of eligibility, is now criticizing the SEC’s new policy, telling On3 that the conference’s actions could conflict with existing court orders. “The SEC’s actions put the NCAA in contempt of multiple court orders,” […]
Coach Mark Pope and his staff are working double time right now. They’ve been putting the final touches on this upcoming season’s Kentucky Basketball roster, while also laying the groundwork for next year and beyond. On Tuesday, Eric Bossi of 247 Sports reported that Pope will be hosting 5‑star recruit Lewis Uvwo for an official […]
Mark Pope added yet another star to his program.
Big news for Mark Mitchell and Kentucky as the former Blue Devil is now a Wildcat. UK Coach Mark Pope kept a roster spot open for just such a situation, and now, at least for the moment, assuming the courts don’t overrule this decision, Kentucky can pair Mitchell with Milan Momcilovic for one of the […]
Mark Mitchell has committed to Kentucky. The post Mark Mitchell officially commits to Kentucky basketball appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Kentucky basketball will be getting some help in the forward department this season, as Mark Mitchell has made the decision to commit to the team, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. “BREAKING: Former Missouri forward Mark Mitchell has committed to Kentucky, his agent Brandon Mitchell of BAM Sports and Entertainment told ESPN. Two-time All-SEC selection averaged […] The post Mark Mitchell makes huge Kentucky basketball decision for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Class of 2027 Prolific Prep guard Nasir Anderson dropped his Top 10 list on Saturday. Ranked the No. 3 point guard in his class by 247Sports, the 6-foot-4 Anderson is considering Kentucky, North Carolina, UConn, Providence, Syracuse, Indiana, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia, per Sam Kayser. Highlights of Anderson are below. You can read more [...]
Forward Mark Mitchell will indeed be staying in college after a temporary injunction granted him a fifth season of college eligibility.
A Kentucky transfer target has reportedly applied to enroll at UK after entering the transfer portal following a court order. The post Kentucky basketball transfer target applies for UK enrollment, per report appeared first on Saturday Down South .
It’s safe to say Mark Mitchell is very interested in playing for Kentucky Basketball next season. Ever since Mitchell decided to push for one more season of college hoops, Kentucky has been the school getting the most buzz to eventually land his services. And after being granted a TRO on Friday for a fifth season […]
Former Florida State and Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos has entered the transfer portal after a Kentucky judge granted him an injunction allowing him to compete for a fifth college season, with Texas Tech among the early schools to watch for Castellanos, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Castellanos was among 13 football and basketball players who […] The post Texas Tech named ‘early school to watch’ for Thomas Castellanos appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mark Mitchell officially entered the transfer portal on Friday as he seeks to play a 5th season of college basketball, per a report. The post Kentucky target Mark Mitchell enters transfer portal following court ruling appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Kentucky Basketball transfer target Mark Mitchell received an injunction on Friday that allows him to get a fifth season of eligibility and enter the transfer portal. It comes following a lawsuit that took place in Louisville, where Judge Brian Edwards granted Mitchell’s request for a fifth season of eligibility and the ability to enter the portal. […]
Kentucky was a finalist for Jaxon Kohler, a four-year player at Michigan State and former Utah Jazz Summer League player seeking a 5th year. The post Kentucky big man target Jaxon Kohler, 5th-year transfer, reportedly makes commitment pending eligibility ruling appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Indeed, we’ve got action. Kentucky Basketball will be hosting the Texas Tech Red Raiders in an exhibition game on Friday, October 23rd at Rupp Arena. This will be a game between two teams coming off similar seasons in 2025-26, with both of them losing in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. Now, we all […]
We are still a bit away from the tipoff of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Still, whether we’re in the midst of a season being played or the season ended yesterday, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi will always have some bracketology for us college basketball fans. Big Blue Nation may not be too fond of the placement […]
We’re now a couple of months away from year three of the Mark Pope era, and Big Blue Nation has a ton to be excited about going into the season. One of the many reasons to be optimistic going into the season is Kentucky’s own Malachi Moreno. Throughout the offseason, the chances that Moreno would […]
On Tuesday, news broke that Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler would officially enter the transfer portal after a judge granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the NCAA in California. Now, according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR, Kohler will have a Zoom meeting with the Kentucky Basketball staff on Wednesday. The 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward has […]