{
  "id": 4685245,
  "title": "Mark Mitchell decommits from Kentucky, returns to Missouri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/mark-mitchell-decommits-from-kentucky-returns-to-missouri",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T17:45:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mark-mitchell-decommits-kentucky-returns-174529008.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Mark Mitchell, who had committed to the Kentucky Wildcats on August 22, has decommitted from the program and will instead return to the Missouri Tigers, where he previously played for two seasons. The change of heart comes after Mitchell received a temporary restraining order granting him a fifth year of eligibility and the opportunity to enter the transfer portal outside the normal window. Mitchell, who was named to the All-SEC Second Team last year, averaged 18.3 points, 3.6 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game, and shot 54.7% from the field, 38.8% from the three-point line, and 66.9% from the free-throw line. This loss is a significant blow to Kentucky as they aim to compete for national championships.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}