Missouri Tigers just got a major boost with the enrollment of CJ Gunn, a 6’7” guard who’s already spent four years in college and brings elite shooting skills — including a Final Four three-point contest win. Averaging 13 points, nearly 4 rebounds, and 2 assists at DePaul, Gunn fits perfectly as the Tigers rebuild their perimeter game after losing key shooters. With Mark Mitchell returning and Gunn joining the roster, Missouri now boasts the second-tallest guard and pushes toward 17 players — raising questions about depth but adding serious firepower for the upcoming season.

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Missouri Tigers volleyball explodes out of the gate, sweeping three opponents in a tournament with nine straight sets won — a stunning feat considering they lost key players from last year. Fresh faces and rising stars like Tia Phinezy and Eva Smith are leading the charge, while sophomores and freshmen are stepping up to form a cohesive, resilient unit. With big matchups ahead — including a showdown against Oregon Ducks coached by a former Mizzou setter — this revamped squad is proving they’ve got the grit and talent to dominate the season.

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Missouri kicks off their season against Arkansas-Pine Bluff without two key starters—offensive lineman Cayden Green and running back Ahmad Hardy—forcing sophomores Jack Lange and junior Whit Hafer to step up at left tackle. With Jamal Roberts taking over the RB role, the Tigers aim for a dominant run game while defensively focusing on stopping the run, pressuring QBs, and nailing tackles. The wideouts, led by improving Naeshaun Montgomery, add versatility, and senior Austin Simmons brings an aggressive yet smart leadership style at QB. This opener is critical for setting the tone and proving how new pieces fit together—even with Missouri favored, the game’s outcome will define their early-season identity.

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Kentucky’s basketball hopes took a wild turn when Mark Mitchell, who committed in March and was seen as a key piece to their frontcourt, flipped back to Missouri just weeks before the season — but here’s the twist: he’s not even on Missouri’s roster. With SEC penalties looming and relationships strained, this move highlights the messy business of college hoops and sets up a high-stakes showdown between the two schools on January 7th.

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Kentucky’s basketball hopes just took a major hit as top recruit Mark Mitchell, who averaged over 18 points last season, backed out of his commitment to the Wildcats. After winning an appeal for a fifth year of eligibility, SEC rules forced him to return to Missouri — clearing up eligibility issues and ensuring he can play this season. The loss devastates Coach Pope’s roster, especially at power forward, leaving Ousmane NDiaye and Justin McBride as the only options — or forcing risky lineup shifts like moving Kam Williams to the three. With Mitchell gone, Kentucky’s Final Four dreams are in serious jeopardy, and fans are left watching anxiously to see if Pope can salvage the season with his current squad.

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Mark Mitchell, the two-time All-SEC forward who was set to join Kentucky, is turning back to Missouri after a wild legal and transfer saga. Undrafted but once court-ordered to retain eligibility, he walked away from Denver’s Summer League invite and now faces a courtroom battle to play this season — all while abandoning his Kentucky commitment to avoid SEC transfer rules. The move? A risky gamble, but Mitchell’s choosing the court over conference bureaucracy.

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Luke Northweather, a Missouri native and high school standout, nearly returned home to Mizzou after a rocky start at Oklahoma—where he redshirted and battled injuries. Despite initial skepticism from fans, he quickly proved his worth as a sharpshooter, becoming a vital floor spacer in non-conference play. But as conference season kicked in and depth returned, Northweather’s minutes vanished, leaving him sidelined and out of the rotation by season’s end.

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Missouri Tigers aim to rebound from last year’s Gator Bowl loss with a fresh start at quarterback, as newcomer Austin Simmons steps in—showing flashes of accuracy and size (6’4”, 220 lbs) that could thrive in a play-action offense. While All-American Ahmad Hardy recovers from injury, captain Jamal Roberts will carry the load early, with Hardy expected back by mid-September. A dominant offensive line led by senior Cayden Green, plus new transfers Cayden Lee and Caleb Goodie, and rising sophomore Donovan Olugbode, promise a dynamic attack. Tight ends Brett Norfleet and Jordon Harris Sr. also return for final seasons. But the defense remains a question mark—losing key tacklers and relying on inexperienced newcomers, though promising transfers like Robert Woodyard Jr. and Chris Graves Jr. could help. The season opener? Arkansas–Pine Bluff on Sept. 3.

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