Missouri men's basketball unveiled its coaching staff for the 2026‑27 season, confirming the addition of four new assistant coaches who will join the program's growing support network.
Among the newcomers, Jason Crowe Sr. arrives with a direct link to the team's top recruit, his son Jason Crowe Jr., a five‑star point guard expected to make an immediate impact.
Zach Reynolds, who previously guided incoming five‑star forward Toni Bryant at Zephyrhills Christian Academy, brings recent head‑coaching experience and a reputation for developing elite talent.
Tavaras Hardy will serve as the team's offensive coordinator, a role he previously filled at Loyola‑Maryland where he led the program to the Patriot League Championship Game.
Jimmie Foster rounds out the group with a résumé that spans assistant positions at Colorado State, Bradley, Green Bay and North Dakota, adding depth of collegiate experience.
The reshuffle follows the departure of Steve Wright, who left for a similar role at Memphis, while the program retains other assistants such as Ryan Sharbaugh, Kyle Smithpeters, Matt Cline, David Nutt and David Carter.
A family connection and a proven track record
Crowe Sr.'s coaching journey includes a stint as head coach at Inglewood High School from 2017 to 2024, where he earned Gateway League coach of the year honors twice and guided his son through his freshman and sophomore seasons.
Beyond high school, he enjoyed a professional playing career from 1999 to 2012 across leagues in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, Australia and New Zealand, capturing the NZNBL MVP in 2008 and multiple all‑star selections.
Reynolds, after four years at North Tampa Christian Academy where he captured two state championships, spent the last season at Zephyrhills Christian Academy, forging relationships with the Missouri staff during the recruitment of Crowe Jr. and Bryant.
Hardy's track record includes coaching seven future NBA players and finishing with a 66‑110 record at Loyola‑Maryland, culminating in a Patriot League Championship Game appearance as the ninth seed.
With this blend of family ties, proven development, and extensive experience, the Tigers hope the new staff will help translate recruiting promise into on‑court success.