The University of Missouri’s men’s basketball program has sealed its 2026‑27 roster with the addition of guard Cory Stansberry, a move that underscores the Tigers’ aggressive push to sustain momentum after consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Stansberry arrives after a breakout season at Western Carolina, where he averaged 14.1 points per game and earned third‑team All‑Southern Conference honors. His 56 three‑point makes ranked second on the team and placed him among only four players in the league to reach the 400‑point, 100‑rebound, 55‑three‑point, and 50‑assist milestones in a single year.
Coach Dennis Gates hails the signing
Head Coach Dennis Gates highlighted the guard’s blend of shooting range and veteran poise, noting that Stansberry’s experience as a fifth‑year player will add depth and firepower to an offense that has already proven capable of competing at the highest level.
Born in Bermuda Dunes, California, Stansberry’s basketball journey includes two seasons at Pepperdine, one of which was a redshirt year, before he transferred to Western Carolina. Over 92 collegiate appearances he has amassed 891 points, 270 rebounds and 135 assists, numbers that reflect his all‑around contributions.
The Tigers’ recent back‑to‑back NCAA bids and double‑digit SEC win totals mark a new era, and the front office views Stansberry as the sixth and final transfer to arrive during the spring window, completing a recruiting class that could reshape the team’s dynamics.