Missouri forward Mark Mitchell will not attend Kentucky and is instead expected to return to the Missouri Tigers for the 2026-27 season, according to reports.
Mitchell had been involved in transfer-portal discussions and was reportedly considering a move to Kentucky if he received a fifth year of eligibility. After that additional year was granted and he committed to Kentucky in the portal, multiple outlets now report that he is changing course and rejoining Missouri rather than transferring again.
The accounts agree on the core outcome: Mitchell returns to Missouri for 2026-27 rather than pursuing Kentucky. While the reporting frames his path differently—some emphasize the Kentucky consideration and commitment, others focus directly on his return—each source points to the same decision and timing for the upcoming season.
