By SAM LANCE It’s been a week to forget for No. 1-ranked Kansas. After losing on the road to Creighton on Wednesday, the Jayhawks followed that up with a disappointing performance in a rivalry game against Missouri, falling 76-67. It’s a court storming in Columbia. Kansas falls, 76-67. pic.twitter.com/a3Po9m8Hpj— Sam Lance (@slancehoops) December 8, 2024 This is the … [Read more...] about Kansas becomes fifth ever No. 1 to lose two straight games to unranked teams
Top-120 prospect Nicholas Randall commits to Missouri
By SAM LANCE Missouri has landed four-star forward Nicholas Randall, he announced on Monday via Instagram. Randall — the 6-foot-8, 230-pound big man from AZ Compass Prep and the Bradley Beal Elite AAU program — chose Missouri over Creighton and San Francisco. Randall is a St. Louis native and will be going to school close to home. “Missouri has always been home for … [Read more...] about Top-120 prospect Nicholas Randall commits to Missouri
Missouri picks up Duke transfer forward Mark Mitchell
By SAM LANCE Missouri coach Dennis Gates keeps on rolling in the transfer portal, this time picking up Duke transfer forward Mark Mitchell. Mitchell — the 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward from Sunrise Christian (KS) — announced the move via Instagram. The forward averaged 11.6 points and 6.0 rebounds last season at Duke. He’s a former McDonald’s All-American and top-10 … [Read more...] about Missouri picks up Duke transfer forward Mark Mitchell
Missouri picks up UT Martin transfer Jacob Crews
By CHARLIE PARENT Former UT Martin guard Jacob Crews has transferred to Missouri, as reported by On3 Sports Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 junior averaged 19.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while shooting 41.4% from three this season. Dennis Gates and Missouri continue their rebuild as Crews becomes the sixth roster addition for the 2024-2025 season and the … [Read more...] about Missouri picks up UT Martin transfer Jacob Crews
Five-star Jasper Johnson ‘probably’ staying in class of 2025
By CHARLIE PARENT NEW YORK — Jasper Johnson, the No. 10 player in the class of 2025, has seen his recruitment heat up over the past few months. The 6-foot-4 combo guard out of Link Academy (MO.) dropped 9 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in 16 minutes in a blowout 89-55 win over Penn Charter (PA.) at Saturday’s Jordan Brand Classic via MadeHoops. “His biggest … [Read more...] about Five-star Jasper Johnson ‘probably’ staying in class of 2025