Lineup Performance: Missouri Tests Depth and Structure in Opener Against Howard
The Tigers’ win doubled as a live experiment—37 substitutions, defensive tweaks, and a first look at Dennis Gates’ evolving rotation
The Tigers’ win doubled as a live experiment—37 substitutions, defensive tweaks, and a first look at Dennis Gates’ evolving rotation
The four-star prospect projects as a elite spot-up shooter and disciplined defender, but his stock has fluctuated stock as programs like MU try to discern how much upside he offers.
The top-15 talent boasts elite athletic tools and defensive upside, but inconsistent production, limited sample size, and raw offensive skills make him a long-term project at Mizzou.
The UCLA transfer excelled as a slasher, but his next step at Mizzou hinges on turning limited shooting reps into real spacing gravity.
The 2026 prospect’s physicality and post-up skill still hold value in today’s pace-and-space era — with advanced metrics to back it up.
Despite gaudy stats at Detroit Mercy, Jayden Stone’s translatability hinges on efficiency, role clarity, and scalable skills—all of which were lacking at times and raise doubts about his ability to make an impact off the bench.
The Arizona State transfer has elite physical tools but struggles with consistency, spatial awareness, and foul control despite ample opportunity. A new system at Missouri offers hope, but meaningful late-stage improvement remains uncertain.
The Tigers have reportedly surged ahead in the race for elite 2026 guard Jason Crowe Jr., a gifted scorer with advanced shot-making, elite ball skills, and clear upside as a high-major lead guard.
June is a season for true recruiting wonks. Grassroots circuits go on hiatus, and most players rejoin their high school……
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.