Four priorities remain after JJ Andrews and Sheek Pearson committed elsewhere, and the Tigers staff hits the trail this weekend for the first evaluation of the spring. Let’s check on how Aidan Chronister, Toni Bryant, Ethan Taylor and Tristan Reed are faring early in the grassroots season.
The Detroit Mercy combo guard is a basketball journeyman whose potential versatility on offense might have to offset inconsistent defense to translate as a depth piece at the high-major level.
The Kansas transfer is exploring transfer options, including a reunion with Alabama or joining a rebuild at Texas A&M. Mizzou has tried to get in the mix, but what kind of impact might Griffen offer? Could it potentially block up developmental pathways for younger Tigers?
After a breakout season at Southern Illinois, the sophomore’s asking price initially cooled interest but has since picked up after adjusting his demands. For MU, Davis offers the flexibility of a bigger-bodied creator at combo guard and as depth for Annor Boateng on the wing.
The Kansas City native’s progress as a sophomore at Colorado State makes him an intriguing upside play, but the Tigers might need more certainty — and production — from a backcourt addition.
The former top-60 prospect could never quite break through for the Tar Heels. The big man finishes well at the rim and can body up bigs, but the question is what more the Tigers might get out of him.
For long stretches of No. 14 Missouri’s visit to Vanderbilt, the game unfolded in a way we might have expected — until the Commodores put on a clinic in late-game execution.
The sophomore’s blossoming pull-up game adds another layer of refinement to his scoring package as he ascends a skill curve for Missouri.
The No. 14 Tigers dominated with a calm, methodical performance, while the Gamecocks struggled with depth and lack of support for Collin Murray-Boyles.
Whether it was a hangover from a big win, Arkansas’ desperation, or a little of both, the No. 15 Tigers were plagued by breakdowns against the Razorbacks.
