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Is Mitchell Robinson close to a decision?

IS MITCHELL ROBINSON CLOSE TO A DECISION?

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The case of Mitchell Robinson has been one of the more interesting ones to follow over the past few months. After signing with Western Kentucky and spending some time on campus during the summer, the 2017 shot-blocking machine has decided to transfer. From what we're hearing, a decision should be in very soon – perhaps within the next few days – as well.

Given a full release from WKU, Robinson was on the campus of LSU, which also appears to have backed away from the recruitment to an extent. Over the weekend, he completed an official visit to Kansas.

Now the question is going to be whether Robinson is ruled eligible to play immediately at his new school or if he'll have to sit out the year as a transfer. As a potential one-and-done NBA talent, the school that lands him may not ever see the benefit of him hitting the floor. There is also still the slight chance that Robinson could look to play overseas if the NCAA won't grant him immediate eligibility.

Given that he's moving on before ever playing a game – or even completing more than a few summer workouts – we'll go ahead and add Robinson to the recruiting class of whichever school lands him and he could be a huge boost. For now, we'll give Kansas the edge.

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