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North Texas addresses key need with SMU transfer forward Mitchell Holmes
TL;DR
Mitchell Holmes, a 6-foot-10 forward, has transferred from SMU to North Texas. His commitment was announced on Instagram, marking a player swap between the two DFW schools.
Key points
- Mitchell Holmes is a 6-foot-10 forward.
- He transferred from SMU to North Texas.
- His commitment was announced on Instagram.
- The transfer marks a player swap between DFW schools.
- North Texas lost a top player to SMU this spring.
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Oakridge Owls' Mitchell Holmes (13) goes for a shot against Casady Cyclones during the fourth quarter of the SPC Class 3A championship game for boys basketball at Greenhill School in Dallas on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (Lola Gomez/Staff Photographer)
DENTON â North Texas lost one of its top players from the first season of coach Daniyal Robinsonâs tenure to SMU, its neighbor to the south, this spring.
Now the Mean Green are getting a player who spent last season with the Mustangs in what turned out to be a player swap between the DFW schools.
Mitchell Holmes, a 6-foot-10 forward, announced his commitment to UNT on his Instagram account Thursday night.
The DFW native, who played at The Oakridge School in Arlington before spending a season at Link Year Prep and two more at SMU posted a graphic with a simple message, âMean Greenâ with a green heart.
Robinson indicated earlier in the week that UNT had added a player to its recruiting class. That player turned out to be Holmes, who will make the trip across the Metroplex to join the Mean Green.
The move is the latest of several UNT has made in the offseason while restocking its roster following a 19-win campaign.
UNT lost several key players to graduation or transfer, none more important than point guard David Terrell Jr., who was snapped up off the transfer market by SMU.
Holmes spent 2024-25 as a redshirt at SMU, which played him sparingly this year. He averaged 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds in 26 games.
Holmes scored 10 points in a win over Butler in November. His last two points of the season came in a win over Wake Forest on Jan. 20.
Holmes has been highly regarded dating back to his formative years in Dallas and will look for a new start at UNT after playing a reserve role at SMU. He was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Link Academy and had scholarship offers from nearly a dozen schools, including Auburn, TCU and Stanford. UNT added two players this week when the Mean Green also landed Cash Chavis. The UTA transfer guard will help fill the void created by Terrellâs departure.
Q&A
Who is Mitchell Holmes and what position does he play?
Mitchell Holmes is a 6-foot-10 forward who previously played for SMU before transferring to North Texas.
Why did Mitchell Holmes transfer to North Texas?
Mitchell Holmes transferred to North Texas following the departure of one of the team's top players to SMU, creating a player swap between the two schools.
What impact will Mitchell Holmes have on North Texas basketball?
As a 6-foot-10 forward, Mitchell Holmes is expected to address a key need for North Texas, enhancing their roster under coach Daniyal Robinson.
When did Mitchell Holmes announce his commitment to North Texas?
Mitchell Holmes announced his commitment to North Texas on his Instagram account on Thursday night.
