Former Duke and Missouri forward Mark Mitchell has officially transferred to the University of Kentucky for his fifth collegiate season, a move confirmed by his agent. Mitchell, a 6-foot-9 player who averaged 18.3 points last season at Missouri and was a two-time All-SEC selection, previously signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Denver Nuggets. His decision to pursue an additional year of college basketball adds a notable player to the Wildcats' roster.
In other basketball news, the Dunkman World Championship final is set to air live on TNT and TruTV tonight at 8 p.m. ET. The event features the world's top eight dunkers and marks the first professional league dedicated solely to dunking. This championship provides a unique platform for athletes specializing in this high-flying aspect of the game.
Mark Mitchell Transfers to Kentucky for Fifth Season, Dunkman Finals Air Tonight
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