Basketball

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)

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Missouri basketball blows out Chicago State to end 2019

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

3 gifts for the Missouri basketball team in 2019

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Dru Smith #12 of the Missouri Tigers loses the ball in the lane as Tyrique Jones #4 of the Xavier Musketeers defends during the first half at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Missouri basketball beats Illinois for rivalry win again

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Missouri basketball set for annual Braggin’ Rights game against Illinois

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Mark Smith #13 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against Naji Marshall #13 of the Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Missouri basketball cruises past Southern Illinois behind guard Smith

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)

Missouri basketball returns home against Southern Illinois

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)

Missouri basketball bounces back for big win over Temple

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)

Missouri basketball faces tough Temple team

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Missouri Tigers protests a call during the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

How did Missouri basketball lose to Charleston Southern?

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)

Missouri basketball returns home to play Charleston Southern

COLUMBIA, MO - JANUARY 24: The Missouri Tigers mascot, Truman, joins arms with cheerleaders to sing the school anthem after the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 24, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri. The Razorbacks defeated the Tigers with a final score of 61-60 to win the game.(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Three things Missouri basketball should be thankful for this Thanksgiving

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Mario McKinney Jr. #11 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against Paul Scruggs #1 of the Xavier Musketeers during the second half at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Three takeaways for Mizzou basketball from the Hall of Fame Classic

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)

Oklahoma downs Mizzou hoops in battle of the old Big 12

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Mario McKinney Jr. #11 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against Paul Scruggs #1 of the Xavier Musketeers during the second half at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball battles old Big 12 rival Oklahoma

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

Mizzou basketball: Offense a letdown as Tigers fall in K.C.

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Xavier Pinson #1 of the Missouri Tigers goes up for a dunk during the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball welcomes Butler to Kansas City

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 12: Xavier Pinson #1 of the Missouri Tigers goes up for a dunk attempt as Zach Freemantle #32 of the Xavier Musketeers defends at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Mizzou basketball: Tigers enter stacked Hall of Fame Classic

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

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Dru Smith #12 of the Missouri Tigers loses the ball in the lane as Tyrique Jones #4 of the Xavier Musketeers defends during the first half at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Mizzou hoops beats Morehead State to hand Eagles 1st loss

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Mark Smith #13 of the Missouri Tigers shoots the ball against Naji Marshall #13 of the Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Mizzou hoops: Tigers play undefeated yet untested Eagles

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Cuonzo Martin of the Missouri Tigers protests a call during the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center on November 12, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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