Missouri basketball has secured its fifth transfer commitment of the offseason, announcing that South Dakota guard Jordan Crawford will join the program for the 2026‑27 season.
With 14 players already on the roster, the Tigers have left one scholarship spot open, suggesting that late additions could still materialize before the start of play.
Crawford arrives as a proven 3‑point specialist, having lofted 8.5 attempts from beyond the arc every 40 minutes last season and converting 36.9% of those shots while averaging 14.4 points per game for the Coyotes.
Point guard landscape
The departure of last year’s primary ball‑handlers, Anthony Robinson II and T.O. Barrett, has left a void at the top of the depth chart, prompting the staff to explore multiple alternatives.
Aaron Rowe, a Columbia native and former Tolton High standout, did not see action in his true freshman year and will need to add weight before he can compete in the SEC, while Kennard Davis Jr., a 6‑6 jumbo guard with a point‑guard background at Southern Illinois, offers another playmaking option.
Jason Crowe Jr. remains the designated starter, but the coaching staff has identified Davis, Rowe and Crawford as viable ball‑handling substitutes when Crowe rests.
Versatility and depth
Beyond the backcourt, the roster features several players capable of filling multiple positions, a flexibility that head coach Dennis Gates believes will be a key asset as the team navigates a demanding schedule.
The addition of Crawford is expected to reinforce the Tigers’ backcourt depth, providing spacing and shooting that complement the existing mix of versatile front‑court pieces.
While Crawford’s facilitating and defensive numbers are modest, the staff views his shooting as the primary benefit of the mid‑major acquisition.