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The first practice at the Stephens Indoor Facility offered a snapshot of the Tigers’ defensive alignments, notable absences and emerging competition for starting spots.
The NCAA's 5‑in‑5 eligibility rule, introduced in June 2025, has been upheld by courts in Ohio and Colorado, allowing the entire Class of 2022 to claim a fifth year of competition. The decision clears the way for former Mizzou forward Mark Mitchell and others to return, but it also sparks roster‑cap debates and strategic reshuffling across the SEC.
A recent court decision grants Mark Mitchell the possibility of a fifth season, prompting a financial and strategic assessment amid evolving college sports economics.
Mark Mitchell, a two‑time All‑SEC player, is exploring a return to college basketball through the transfer portal after a Colorado judge’s injunction extends eligibility to his class, raising questions about roster limits and NCAA appeals.
Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb secured a temporary restraining order that clears the way for a 2026 return, sparking debate over NCAA eligibility and affecting other Mizzou athletes.
A recent court decision has cleared the way for Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb to resume his collegiate career in 2026, while the university grapples with roster limits and potential comebacks for other alumni.
The Tigers will open the 2026‑27 campaign at home versus Cleveland State before traveling to St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City, facing a mix of historic programs and mid‑major teams throughout the non‑conference schedule.
The Southeastern Conference released its 2027 men’s basketball schedule, detailing Missouri’s road opener at Arkansas, a home finale against LSU, and a series of neutral‑site contests across the country.
The SEC has released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, outlining Missouri’s demanding conference slate, non‑conference matchups and key dates under head coach Dennis Gates.
Missouri’s basketball program embraces a tougher non‑conference schedule, targeting NET improvement and spotlighting freshman Jason Crowe Jr.
Missouri’s men’s basketball program under Dennis Gates is stepping up its non‑conference schedule, adding high‑profile opponents and a marquee exhibition in Las Vegas.
Missouri will face UNLV in Las Vegas on October 29, 2026, as part of its preseason preparations, with the game marking the last tune‑up before the official start of the 2026‑27 season and the team's first announced regular‑season game against Saint Louis on November 6, 2026, at the Enterprise Center.
Five former Missouri Tigers basketball players entered the NBA 2K27 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, with notable performances and an ongoing eligibility battle for Shawn Phillips Jr.
Jacob Crews navigated a turbulent year for the Missouri Tigers, battling early shooting woes, finding a late‑season rhythm, and leaving a lasting impression on the program.
Missouri will host SLU in St. Louis on November 6, marking the first meeting since 2001 and the start of a three‑game series that tests both teams early in the season.
Indiana’s new-look squad will host Missouri on Dec. 18, a game that pits a rebuilding roster against a Tigers team fresh off a ten‑seed NCAA bid, raising questions about the value of a home win for tournament résumé building.
Missouri is close to finalizing a non‑conference basketball game against Indiana in Bloomington, expanding its schedule and honoring past legends.
The Tigers will face Indiana on December 18, 2026, in a strategic move to bolster their schedule, while Indiana welcomes a new transfer and bids farewell to key scorers.
Missouri will travel to Indiana on December 18, 2026, in a non‑conference game that lacks a return fixture, featuring Coach Dennis Gates and Darian DeVries leading their respective teams toward March Madness aspirations.
Indiana will face Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf on July 15 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, while a December 18 matchup with Missouri marks the latest chapter in a series that sits at 9‑9, with the Tigers holding the recent edge.
Missouri will meet Indiana in Bloomington on December 18, 2026, as part of a deliberately tougher schedule engineered by Coach Dennis Gates ahead of the expanded NCAA Tournament.
The Missouri Tigers will test their mettle in a demanding non‑conference slate, meeting familiar foes in St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City before conference play begins.
A look at how injuries, inconsistent play and a summer‑league invitation signal the end of Jevon Porter's college career, while his relatives continue to shape Mizzou's basketball narrative
The renewed matchup brings together two of Missouri’s top programs, highlighting recent successes and the excitement of coaches Dennis Gates and Josh Schertz.