Missouri Basketball Secures Six New Faces While Saying Goodbye to Key Players
The Tigers have finalized their 2026‑27 roster, adding five‑star talents and navigating departures as they chase a deeper tournament run.
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The Tigers have finalized their 2026‑27 roster, adding five‑star talents and navigating departures as they chase a deeper tournament run.
The Tigers announced a quartet of assistant coaches and a loaded transfer portal class, signaling a push for a championship‑contending lineup under head coach Dennis Gates.
The Tigers announced a quartet of assistant coaches, including Jason Crowe Sr., Zach Reynolds, Jimmie Foster and Tavaras Hardy, to complement head coach Dennis Gates' ambitious roster built around size and talent.

The university announced its complete coaching roster, highlighting Sharbaugh’s elevation and the diverse backgrounds of new assistants tasked with player development.

The Tigers reveal four new assistant coaches, including a father‑son duo and experienced recruit developers, as they reshape the bench ahead of the next season.

Mizzou reveals its new coaching lineup, highlighting experienced assistants and a recent promotion that underscore a focus on player development.

Missouri has completed its roster for the upcoming season, adding transfers, a top‑ranked class and a clear coaching vision.

St. Louis native Kennard Davis Jr. is set to rejoin the Missouri Tigers after stints at Southern Illinois and BYU, bringing a blend of local familiarity and national tournament experience.

Cord Stansberry, a 6‑foot‑4 junior from Western Carolina, joins the Tigers after a season that saw him average 14.1 points and 4 rebounds per game, adding depth at the guard position as head coach Dennis Gates continues to reshape the squad.

Cord Stansberry, a redshirt senior guard, has officially pledged to the University of Missouri, completing the Tigers' roster and bringing a proven scoring threat to the backcourt.
Missouri’s 2026‑27 basketball squad features 14 scholarship players, a top‑12 transfer class and a freshman group headlined by Jason Crowe Jr., setting the stage for a competitive season.
Missouri’s men’s basketball program is shaping up for the 2026‑27 season with a roster that blends experienced transfers and a highly anticipated freshman class, totaling 14 scholarship players.

After a standout season at BYU, where he helped the Cougars secure a No. 6 seed and posted career‑high scoring stretches, Kennard Davis Jr. is set to transfer to the University of Missouri, adding depth to a Tigers squad that has established itself as a consistent postseason contender.

Veteran coach Ritchie McKay, celebrated for his success at Liberty University, has been appointed as a court coach for the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team training camp. The camp, held at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, will lead into the 2026 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.
The Tigers have added South Dakota guard Jordan Crawford, a proven 3‑point shooter, to a roster that is nearing the NCAA’s 15‑player cap.
Jordan Crawford joins Missouri’s roster, adding 3‑point shooting and depth while the team navigates a reshaped point‑guard landscape.
Jordan Crawford, a redshirt senior combo guard from South Dakota, commits to Missouri, bringing veteran skill and three‑point shooting to a roster reshaped by multiple transfers.

Missouri head coach Dennis Gates will assist Anthony Grant in guiding a 35‑player training camp that kicks off May 21, paving the way for the U18 AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, where Gates will make his national team coaching debut.

The national team’s training camp, set to begin May 21 in Colorado Springs, will feature 35 athletes from the classes of 2026, 2027 and 2028, with 12 eventually earning a spot on the squad bound for the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Mexico.