Rumors began circulating earlier this week that Missouri was leading the Mark Mitchell sweepstakes. And on Friday, the second-year Duke basketball forward, who entered the transfer portal on April 9, improved on a disappointing 8-24 overall record in his second season, Tigers head coach Dennis Gates said. He announced his determination to help make it possible, and corroborated everything he said. Year to take command.
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A member of John Scheyer's first recruiting class as head coach in Durham, Mitchell was a full-time starter for the Blue Devils, averaging 10.3 points in 27.8 minutes per game during his freshman and sophomore campaigns. , and recorded 5.2 rebounds.
But the 20-year-old former five-star recruit from Kansas City, Kan., appears to be seeking a more central role. That's something he probably wouldn't have been able to accomplish at Duke the following season.
After all, the Duke University basketball team had five-star phenom forward and No. 1 overall pick Cooper, not to mention five other highly touted rookies who could have contributed to Mitchell's playing time.・We are supposed to greet the flag.
By taking his talents to Missouri, the 6-foot-9, 230-pound Mark Mitchell will have the opportunity to play more at home while also reaching the level of stardom he desires in the SEC and possibly becoming a future draft stock. will aim to increase. .
He has two years of eligibility left with the Tigers.
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