Basketball

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Tyrique Jones #4 of the Xavier Musketeers tries to save the ball from going out of bound during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball is elite in the first five games of the year

Mizzou hoops beats Morehead State to hand Eagles 1st loss

Mizzou hoops: Tigers play undefeated yet untested Eagles

Mizzou basketball knocks off Wofford behind solid defense

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Dru Smith #12 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against Paul Scruggs #1 of the Xavier Musketeers during the first half at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball set to play Wofford in return to CoMo

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

Mizzou Basketball: Young Tigers must learn how to win

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

So close: Mizzou basketball falls in OT to No. 21 Xavier

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 14: Mitchell Smith #5 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Big test for Mizzou basketball early in season against Xavier

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Missouri Tigers reacts from the bench during the game against the LSU Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 26, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mizzou Basketball: Newcomers impress early on

KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 5: Xavier Pinson #1 of the Missouri Tigers and Jordan Bowden #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers go after a loose ball during their game at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 5, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won 72-60. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball tops Northern Kentucky for 2nd win

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 14: Mitchell Smith #5 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball: Tigers face NCAA Tournament team Northern Kentucky

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 08: Jeremiah Tilmon #23 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball blows out Incarnate Word to begin season

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Jeremiah Tilmon #23 of the Missouri Tigers and Ja'vonte Smart #1 of the LSU Tigers compete for a rebound during the game at Mizzou Arena on January 26, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball: Tigers tip off season tonight against Incarnate Word

KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 5: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Missouri Tigers calls a play during the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 5, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball: Year 3 of the Martin era set to begin

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 08: Jeremiah Tilmon #23 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Mizzou Basketball: Returning players bring leadership to Missouri Tigers

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Missouri Tigers reacts from the bench during the game against the LSU Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 26, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mizzou Basketball: New faces look to make big impact

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 08: Jeremiah Tilmon #23 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball: Post players bring experience to Tigers

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Javon Pickett #4 of the Missouri Tigers shoots during the game against the LSU Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 26, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball: Tigers have more wings than last year

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Xavier Pinson #1 of the Missouri Tigers and Tremont Waters #3 of the LSU Tigers compete for a loose ball during the game at Mizzou Arena on January 26, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball: Four-guard lineup fits Tigers roster well

COLUMBIA, MO - FEBRUARY 04: Marcus Denmon #12 of the Missouri Tigers takes a shot over Conner Teahan #2 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at Mizzou Arena on February 4, 2012 in Columbia, Missouri. Missouri won 74-71. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball to play Kansas basketball for real next year

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Xavier Pinson #1 of the Missouri Tigers leads the team onto the court prior to the game against the LSU Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 26, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mizzou hoops gets points in preseason Associated Press Top 25

COLUMBIA, MO - DECEMBER 05: Jeremiah Tilmon

Mizzou Basketball: What the media missed about Mizzou

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Missouri Tigers reacts from the bench during the game against the LSU Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 26, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mizzou hoops talks competitive team at SEC Media Day

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Missouri Tigers reacts from the bench during the game against the LSU Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 26, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Media not high on Mizzou basketball heading into Media Days

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait during the Denver Nuggets Media Day at the Pepsi Center on September 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Michael Porter Jr. shows potential in first NBA game

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait during the Denver Nuggets Media Day at the Pepsi Center on September 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Three former Tigers represent Mizzou hoops in NBA

KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 5: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Missouri Tigers calls a play during the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 5, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Takeaways from 1st practice for Mizzou basketball

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 08: Michael Porter Jr #13 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Michael Porter Jr. is at full health again