A Summer League Opportunity
Mark Mitchell, a 6‑foot‑7 forward who spent the last season at Missouri, went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft but quickly found a foothold with the Denver Nuggets. The team signed him to an Exhibit‑10 contract, a move that opens the door to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
The Exhibit‑10 deal gives Mitchell a chance to audition for the Nuggets’ summer roster, with the possibility of earning a two‑way contract or a guaranteed spot on the main squad. If he impresses during the July 9‑19 Las Vegas tournament, the franchise could decide to keep him on a full‑time contract.
Mitchell’s college career was marked by consistent production: he averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game for the Tigers, earning two All‑SEC honors and arriving on campus as a five‑star recruit from Sunrise Christian Academy.
A Growing Pipeline
His signing is part of a broader trend at Missouri. Since head coach Dennis Gates took over the program, six former Tigers have inked professional agreements, including Kobe Brown, who was selected in the first round by the Indiana Pacers, and D’Moi Hodge, Sean East II, Caleb Grill and Tamar Bates, who have all secured two‑way or Exhibit‑10 arrangements.
The upcoming Summer League will be held in Las Vegas from July 9 to 19, where Mitchell will join other undrafted hopefuls vying for the limited roster spots that could reshape the next chapter of his career.