Mizzou Tigers: Studs and Duds vs Alabama

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Dru Smith #12 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball as Zach Freemantle #32 of the Xavier Musketeers defends from behind during the first half at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

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Dud #1: Mitchell Smith

Mitchell Smith picked up six rebounds but only could play in 14 minutes of action. His four personal fouls kept him sidelined for a lot of the time.

Smith had four offensive boards, which Mizzou will need a lot of going forward. He kept the Tigers in the game by out-rebounding the Tide plenty Saturday. If he can stay in the game, that will help, too.

Dud #2: Javon Pickett

Javon Pickett was 0-for-5 from the field in 30 minutes of playing time. Pickett made the start in place of freshman Kobe Brown for the first time, but Brown outplayed the sophomore.

Pickett grabbed five rebounds and two assists with a block, so he did some good on the court. Pickett needs to knock down some of those open shots when he gets the opportunity.

Dud #3: Tray Jackson

Tray Jackson only played in five minutes Saturday and missed his only shot attempt. The freshman should be fine moving forward, but the Tigers are going to use him now and will need to lean on Jackson for some minutes in the future.

He is fine with his development. He scored two points on free throws in Saturday’s game, helping Mizzou to that 31-for-31 mark.

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