Makhel Mitchell - College Basketball News & Rumors

Mitchell leads Little Rock against Tennessee State after 21-point game

Little Rock faces the Tennessee State Tigers after Makhel Mitchell scored 21 points in Little Rock's 82-73 victory over the Lindenwood Lions

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Arkansas forward Makhel Mitchell enters transfer portal Arkansas officially loses its first player off the 2022-23 roster to the transfer portal.

APRIL 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

DNP against Kansas Mitchell did not play during Arkansas' 72-71 win Saturday against Kansas.

Impact Arkansas opted to use Kamani Johnson, Makhi Mitchell and Jalen Graham as its centers as it logged an upset win against the defending NCAA champions. It is unclear whether or not the other Mitchell will sit out again when the Razorbacks play either No. 5 Saint Mary's or No. 4 Connecticut on Thursday.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Mitchell is in the starting five for Friday's game versus Texas A&M, Scottie Bordelon of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact Mitchell will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous game. Mitchell and his brother Makhi will replace Ricky Council and Kamani Johnson in the starting unit.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Auburn.

Impact Mitchell has started five of the last ten games, but will come off the bench against Auburn along with his brother Makhi. Coach Eric Mussellman is electing to go small and bring Kamani Johnson and Ricky Council back in the starting five in their opener of the SEC Tournament.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wrangles five boards in start Mitchell ended Saturday's 88-79 loss to Kentucky with zero points (0-5 FG) and five rebounds across 15 minutes.

Impact Mitchell was not able to convert any of his field-goal attempts after being promoted back into the starting lineup for Saturday's regular-season finale. However, the 6-foot-10 senior did come through as the Razorbacks' third-leading rebounder despite playing the fewest minutes among the team's starting rotation Saturday. Across 25 appearances in the 2022-23 regular season, Mitchell averaged 4.2 points and 3.7 rebounds while playing 14.2 minutes per game. It's likely he'll revert to his role as a primary reserve behind starting center Makhi Mitchell when Arkansas faces Auburn in the SEC Tournament this coming Thursday.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Mitchell is listed in the starting five ahead of Saturday's matchup with Kentucky.

Impact Mitchell will make his return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench during the last four games for the Razorbacks. The 6-foot-10 senior has appeared in 24 games this season (seven starts), logging 4.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks on 14.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Florida, Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact Mitchell has started the last five games and will be brought off the bench instead. Over the five-game stretch, he's averaged 7.8 points and 6.2 rebounds over 26.2 minutes per contest. He should still have a large role despite moving to a backup role for Saturday's action.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73

Ricky Council IV scored 20 points, Anthony Black had 19 and Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegia...

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Davis, Council lead Arkansas to 81-70 victory over Texas A&M

Davonte Davis and Ricky Council IV scored 19 points apiece and Arkansas never trailed in an 81-70 victory over Texas A&M

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

In the starting lineup Tuesday Mitchell will be starting Tuesday against Texas A&M, Scottie Bordelon of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact The senior will be starting Tuesday for the third time this season. Mitchell is averaging 3.6 points and 2.7 rebounds this season. His size will help the Razorbacks on the glass.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Mitchell (foot) will be available for Saturday's game at Baylor, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Mitchell was considered day-to-day heading into Saturday's game, but it looks like his foot injury is not serious enough to keep him off the floor. Look for him to take on his usual responsibilities assuming he avoids any setbacks.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day because of foot Mitchell is day-to-day because of a foot injury.

Impact Mitchell injured his right foot when Arkansas hosted Mississippi on Saturday. Currently, his availability status is questionable before the Razorbacks play at Baylor on Jan. 28.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in starting role Mitchell recorded five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal in Wednesday's 84-69 loss to Alabama.

Impact Mitchell made his first start of the season Wednesday. While he scored only five points, he converted on both of his field-goal attempts and was active defensively.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start against Alabama Mitchell will start his first game of the season as Arkansas hosts the Crimson Tide on Wednesday night, per Scottie Bordelon of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Impact Mitchell has averaged 3.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists across 6.9 minutes this season. He'll get his first chance to start this season against a talented Alabama squad.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs just five minutes Friday Mitchell (undisclosed) missed his only field goal attempt and had one steal in Friday's 74-48 win over Fordham.

Impact Mitchell was able to log some minutes with the game out of reach in his debut for the Razorbacks. The 6-10 transfer from Rhode Island seems to be locked into a mere depth role to begin the year.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. North Dakota State Mitchell did not play during Arkansas' 76-58 win Monday versus North Dakota State.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Mitchell from playing. He will try to be available before the Razorbacks host another game Friday versus Fordham.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas aiming for Final Four in Musselman's fourth year

Coach Eric Musselman has led Arkansas to two straight Elite Eight apperances in the NCAA Tournament

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 10 Arkansas

Eric Musselman has the Razorbacks on the rise and No. 10 in our preseason rankings. Can he bring a host of new faces together?

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 10 Arkansas

St. John’s, Arkansas, Providence atop Andy Katz's transfer tiers

Which men's college basketball teams have improved the most through the transfer portal? Andy Katz provides his tiers.

APRIL 21, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

St. John’s, Arkansas, Providence atop Andy Katz's transfer tiers

Steps out of starting five Mitchell isn't starting Wednesday's game against Saint Louis.

Impact Mitchell had only two points (1-7 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 17 minutes during Saturday's win versus Duquesne, and he's now out of the lineup for the first time this season. There's been no report of an injury, so Mitchell should be available off the bench Wednesday.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell has 20, leads Rhode Island over UMass 81-68

Makhel Mitchell scored 20 points to lead Rhode Island to an 81-68 win over UMass

JANUARY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Mitchell leads Rhode Island over Saint Joseph's 75-64

Makhel Mitchell posted 15 points as Rhode Island won its seventh consecutive home game, defeating Saint Joseph's 75-64

JANUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Mitchell leads Rhode Island over Sacred Heart 72-62

Makhel Mitchell had 14 points to lead five Rhode Island players in double figures as the Rams defeated Sacred Heart 72-62

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Mitchell blocks 8 shots, URI wins defensive battle with BC

Ishmael El-Amin scored 12 points, Makhel Mitchell blocked a career-high eight shots and Rhode Island beat Boston College 57-49

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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