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College basketball rankings: Landing Mark Mitchell has Kentucky climbing in early Top 25 And 1 - CBS Sports
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Kentucky’s early 2026-27 recruiting momentum surged after Mark Mitchell committed to the Wildcats, one day after receiving a temporary restraining order from Kentucky’s Jefferson Circuit Court tied to pursuing a fifth college season. The former Duke and Missouri standout averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 33.8 minutes per game at Missouri last year. Version 24 of the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 preseason rankings has Kentucky up to No. 12, with Florida still No. 1. The article also notes the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals’ NCAA stay in the Wisne v. NCAA case affects Class of 2022 eligibility.
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