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Reports: Former Maryland forward Charles Mitchell picks Georgia Tech

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Less than a week after it was announced that former Georgia Tech forward Robert Carter Jr. would be transferring to Maryland, a former Terrapin forward has decided to join the Georgia Tech program.

Charles Mitchell, who posted averages of 6.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game as a sophomore at Maryland, is now a Yellow Jacket according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-8 Mitchell, who is a native of Atlanta, will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. In the release announcing his decision to leave College Park, Mitchell noted the health of his grandmother as one of the reasons for the move.

“I loved playing for Coach. He is a great man and great coach. The reason I decided to leave Maryland is to be near my grandmother who has been ill over the past year,” Mitchell said in the release. “Knowing that she raised me and is still a very big part of my life, I decided to move closer to home. It’s important for me to be there for my grandmother and to help support my family. I didn’t want to leave, but I have to put my family first.

“I really enjoyed playing with my teammates and I’ve had a lot of great memories over the last two seasons. I’m grateful for the experiences I’ve had and wish Maryland nothing but success in the future.”

The question now is whether or not this leads to Mitchell applying for a waiver that would allow him to play immediately. And given Georgia Tech’s lack of front court depth (and experience), this may be an avenue Mitchell and his new school look to pursue.

In addition to Carter Jr. the Yellow Jackets lost Daniel Miller and Kammeon Holsey (graduation), leaving small forward Marcus Georges-Hunt as their most experienced returnee at the forward and center positions. In addition to Mitchell, Georgia Tech landed commitments from transfers Demarco Cox (Ole Miss; he’ll be eligible immediately) and former Alabama forward Nick Jacobs. Also of note is the fact that former ECU forward Robert Sampson will be eligible after sitting out last season.

Georgia Tech also adds two freshman big men in Ben Lammers and Abdoulaye Gueye.

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