Lineup Review: Mizzou Adds Unnecessary Intrigue to a Blowout of Prairie View A&M
The Tigers’ transition-fueled surge set the tone, but a chaotic closing stretch turned an easy win into a closer look at its lineup flaws.
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The Tigers’ transition-fueled surge set the tone, but a chaotic closing stretch turned an easy win into a closer look at its lineup flaws.
One penalty can decide the momentum of a game in any given moment. But how about seven penalties in the……
Against the Golden Gophers, the Tigers learned efficiency can trump size. Ditching the jumbo lineup unlocked better spacing, sharper defense, and a clearer sense of who might fit where.
Missouri’s rout transformative, but it was restorative. The Tigers tightened lineups, reduced turnovers, and defended with more coherence, signaling progress ahead of Wednesday’s higher-stakes test against Minnesota.
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.
Less than three weeks away from its first game of the season, Mizzou has many positions locked and loaded ahead……