Makhel Mitchell is the first Arkansas player from the 2022-23 season to enter the transfer portal.
The 6-foot-10 center played one season with the Razorbacks after transferring, along with his twin brother Makhi, to Arkansas from Rhode Island. That means Mitchell will have to sit out the 2023-24 season if he lands at another Division I program.
That seems likely. Makhel Mitchell averaged 3.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 12 minutes per game. He was a regular in the rotation, but played fewer minutes against teams who did not have a traditional big man.
No word has come about Makhi Mitchell. He was the team’s primary starting center with Makhel serving as his back-up.
Makhel Mitchell is the fourth player to exit the program overall, though the other three could return. Nick Smith Jr. is likely to stay in the NBA Draft, as is Ricky Council. Devo Davis is likely to return to the program, however, though he, too, announced his entry to the draft.
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