After a long back and forth with the NCAA, freshman Mickey Mitchell has been cleared to play for Ohio State by the NCAA Eligibility Center, and will play Saturday against Kentucky.
From athletic director Gene Smith:
Ohio State freshman forward Mickey Mitchell has been declared eligible by the NCAA Eligibility Center and will be available to play Saturday vs. Kentucky in New York," Gene Smith, Ohio State vice president and director of athletics, said. "The efforts of the NCAA staff to bring this to closure is greatly appreciated."
Having the 6'7 small forward from Plano, TX should be a good boost for an Ohio State basketball team that has struggled for the majority of the young basketball season.