3 worst head coach hires in Missouri basketball history

Dennis Gates is in his second year at Missouri and this season has not been his best, but it also hasn't been the worst in Missouri basketball history. Here are some coaches that hold that title.

Mar 9, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Kim Anderson talks with a pair of his guards. / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

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Bob Vanatta. player. Missouri Tigers MBB. 2. . 1962-1967. 42-80 overall record. . Bob Vanatta. 531

Bob Vanatta only had two never seasons with a winning record at Missouri. After starting 10-15 in his first season, Vanatta then went on to have two winning seasons and then things went downhill from there. Vanatta combined to have only six wins in his final two seasons.

Here is a breakdown of Vanatta's tenure with Missouri.

1962-1963: 10-15, 5-9 Big Eight
1963-1964: 13-11, 7-7 Big Eight
1964-1965: 13-11, 8-6 Big Eight
1965-1966: 3-21, 1-13 Big Eight
1966-1967: 3-22, 1-13 Big Eight

Vanatta only had three wins in each of his last two seasons which ultimately led to what got him fired. He never had an NCAA Tournament appearance and only has one winning record in conference play.

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