was a Kentucky Wildcat until he wasn’t, committing to and the Wildcats after a local judge opened a new transfer portal window for him in August, then backing out a week later to return to Missouri. It was an embarrassment of riches in Lexington, adding a two-time All-SEC talent at the eleventh hour after solidifying a roster already expected to compete in the top half of the league.
Now, —not Pope—will be standing by his side in Louisville on Wednesday as the Tiger forward fights for another win in court after the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled for the NCAA on October 2, dissolving the temporary injunction that gave him his fifth year of eligibility.
Gates moved up his appearance at SEC Media Days in Birmingham, talking Tuesday morning so he could be there for Mitchell on Wednesday. Why?…