Former Longhorns Forward Tre Mitchell Transfers To Kentucky

Tre Mitchell is on the move one final time in his collegiate career.

Former Texas forward Tre Mitchell is on the move for the fourth time in four years. This one, however, will be the last one of his college career. 

Mitchell announced his intent to transfer to Kentucky following the resignation of Bob Huggins at West Virginia. The 6-9 wing will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Initially committed to UMass, Mitchell transferred to Texas following a two-year stint with the Minutemen. During his lone season on the Forty Acres, Mitchell averaged 8.7 points 4.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. He also averaged roughly 18.6 minutes per contest off the bench. 

In February, Mitchell announced that he would be taking an indefinite leave of absence before eventually electing to enter the portal again. According to multiple reports, Mitchell was unpleased with the amount of playing time he received under then-coach Chris Beard. 

Next chapter 💙 pic.twitter.com/bqZSpNdcc5

— Tre Mitchell (@tre_mitch33) June 26, 2023

Mitchell flourished last season in Morgantown, averaging 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Just like his production, Mitchell's minutes increased, going from 18.6 to 30.0. He shot 47 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from behind the arc while starting in 32 of 34 contests. 

Huggins resigned as the Mountaineers coach in the wake of his arrest earlier this month for allegedly driving under the influence, thus leading to Mitchell's decision to enter the portal as a graduate transfer. The resignation likely marks the end of a Hall of Fame career for the 69-year-old who spent the previous 16 seasons at West Virginia.

My recent actions do not represent the values of the University or the leadership expected in this role. ... I have let all of you -- and myself -- down," Huggins said in a statement.

Mitchell now joins a roster in Lexington that features seven freshmen, two sophomores, and a pair of super seniors. The Wildcats, led by national champion coach John Calipari, have been a staple of SEC basketball, but have struggled to gain prominence in recent years, failing to make it out of the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2019. 

---

Want the latest in breaking news and insider information on the Longhorns? Click Here to Subscribe to the Longhorns Country Newsletter

Want even more Texas Longhorns? Check out the SI.com team page here

Follow Longhorns Country on Twitter and Facebook.

Make sure to subscribe to the Longhorns Country Podcast today! Click here To Listen.