Transfer Mitchell cleared to play for Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech said Tuesday the NCAA granted waiver to former Maryland forward Charles Mitchell to transfer without sitting out a season. He wanted to be closer to his family in the Atlanta area, especially his ailing grandmother.

The 6-foot-8 Mitchell has two seasons of eligibility remaining. He averaged 6.0 points and 5.8 rebounds over two seasons with the Terrapins, making 17 starts.