COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The SEC/Big 12 Challenge will come to Mizzou Arena for the second time, as MU is set to host TCU on January 30. Although the programs have meet before, it will be the first Mizzou has met TCU since 1952. Currently, the Tigers lead the series 4-1, after matchups in 1946-1952. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) It has been months since Mizzou basketball was at an empty Bridgestone Arena in the wake of a canceled SEC Tournament. Now, on Wednesday, the team started its first practice of the new season. After the first day, the team said they are excited about where they are at right now. “I
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou and Kansas will have to wait another year to resume the Border War rivalry on the hardwood due to COVID-19, according to a report from the Kansas City Star. An MU spokesman would not confirm the report, but he said head coach Cuonzo Martin will address the originally scheduled Dec.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin added another in-state commitment to his team on Wednesday night. St. Louis prospect Yaya Keita has committed to play for the Tigers. The three-star big man announced his decision on social media. It's been great experience for me since day one of my recruiting process as I
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou athletics announced it is moving to digital only ticketing for football and men’s and women’s basketball games starting this fall. Fans will no longer be able to print their tickets, according to a release from MU. For those without a smartphone, the Mizzou athletics ticket office will provide an alternative option.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou basketball star Laurence Bowers is holding the 6th annual Camp Bowers this week at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse. Bowers said 178 kids signed up to participate in this year’s camp. There are two separate sessions. Ages 8-11 go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Ages 12-16 go from 2 p.m. to
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Mizzou center Axel Okongo has entered the transfer portal, according to an MU spokesman. In one season with the Tigers, Okongo scored five points and brought down two rebounds in 30 minutes of playing time. He appeared in eight games. Okongo did not miss a shot in his time in an MU uniform. He was
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the Mizzou football and men’s and women’s basketball teams’ are allowed to workout on campus for the first time in three months. MU allowed voluntary workouts to begin for those three teams starting Monday. Before arriving back on campus, every student-athlete was tested for COVID-19. Deputy Athletics Director Nick Joos
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Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin is speaking out about race relations in the United States. “The first thing we have to do is we have to vote,” Martin said. “We can’t complain about something if we’re not voting to try to change it.” You can hear his perspective on what needs to change in the
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Basketball players of all ages are able to improve their game at GoL1ve, even during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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2021 three-star Kickapoo guard Anton Brookshire announced on social media that he is committed to play for the Mizzou basketball team.
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OWENSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou basketball player Cullen VanLeer is Owensville’s new high school boys basketball coach. “I’m really excited to be a part of the Owensville community, and I’m really excited to build a stellar basketball program with stellar young men,” VanLeer said. Owensville High School would like to introduce new Head Boys Basketball
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin spoke with reporters via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on his team. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Mizzou men’s basketball players will enter their names in the 2020 NBA Draft pool, but they will still be able to retain their eligibility in college. Xavier Pinson (So.), Jeremiah Tilmon (Jr.) and Mitchell Smith (Jr.) will test the NBA waters these next few months. “I’m very supportive of all three
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A spokesperson for the Mizzou basketball team confirmed that forward Tray Jackson will transfer away from the program. The Detroit native played his freshman year for the Tigers and played in 29 games. Jackson came off the bench and averaged 8.1 minutes per game. In that time, Jackson 2.9 points per game
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – You can watch our interview with Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk about Mizzou athletics in relation to the Coronavirus. Sterk said MU will abide by all regulations set forth by the NCAA and SEC. The SEC men’s basketball tournament is canceled as are the gymnastics and wrestling postseasons. All spring sport seasons
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The Southeastern Conference canceled its men’s basketball tournament on Thursday morning due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. It also said all regular season sports are suspended until March 30.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) The SEC will not allow media members into the post-game locker room at the upcoming conference tournament. Select players and coaches will still available in the traditional podium setting following each game. This comes in response to COVID-19, which has led to several major decisions from different conferences. For example, the Ivy
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MEMPHIS, T.N. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou and Father Tolton star Jontay Porter signed with Memphis on Sunday night, according to the Grizzlies social media account. The @memgrizz announced today that the team has signed @JontayPorter. Press release below. pic.twitter.com/hz1m2lCseF— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 8, 2020 Porter did not get drafted in 2019, and he’s been a
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