Looking at the best potential college basketball nonconference matchups with a local flair
While keeping health and safety considerations at the forefront, here are the most entertaining local nonconference matchups we'd like to see this season.
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2020 Schedule
10th in SEC
- 11/6W 82-42
- 11/8W 71-56
- 11/1221L 63-58
- 11/18W 75-56
- 11/20W 70-52
- 11/25L 63-52
- 11/26L 77-66
- 12/3L 68-60
- 12/7W 64-54
- 12/15W 64-48
- 12/21W 63-56
- 12/30W 91-33
- 1/417L 71-59
- 1/7L 69-59
- 1/11W 91-75
- 1/14L 72-45
- 1/18L 88-74
- 1/21L 66-64
- 1/2514L 74-51
- 1/28W 72-69
- 2/1L 76-54
- 2/4L 68-51
- 2/8W 83-79
- 2/1125L 82-78
- 2/1511W 85-73
- 2/18W 71-68
- 2/22L 78-68
- 2/26W 61-52
- 2/29L 67-63
- 3/4L 75-67
- 3/7W 69-50
- 3/12CANC
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Missouri athletes lead march for social justice
University of Missouri athletes who organized and led a march and rally for social justice through campus urged hundreds of participants to stay engaged in work to end racial disparities.
SEC players defy gravity with these explosive dunks (2:28)
Missouri's Pinson, Smith, Tilmon pull out of draft
Missouri basketball players Xavier Pinson, Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon withdrew from the NBA draft and will return to the Tigers for the upcoming season.
Martin wants to see everyone come together (5:19)
Mizzou's Soyoye lives to battle on the front line (4:51)
Mizzou swingman Jackson transfers to Seton Hall
Swingman Tray Jackson has signed an offer to transfer from Missouri to Seton Hall.
Turner opts for Bowling Green stay over transfer
Justin Turner, the top remaining player in the transfer portal, said Monday he is returning to Bowling Green for his final season of college basketball. His list included Missouri, Marquette and Iowa State.
Missouri's Pinson, Smith, Tilmon declare for draft
Missouri sophomore Xavier Pinson and juniors Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon announced Tuesday that they would enter the NBA draft, though none of them intends to hire an agent and all could return to school next season.
Growing up Kobe: What it's like for these college players to share a legendary name
Kobe Bryant's emergence in the '90s popularized what had been a unique first name. These college players talk about the experience of sharing the name -- especially since Bryant's death.
Missouri focusing on winning every possession (1:14)
Williams on facing fully healthy Mizzou for first time (1:53)
Grizzlies sign Jontay Porter after knee injuries
Jontay Porter, a forward/center out of Missouri, has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies through 2020-21, the team announced Sunday.
Missouri closes regular season with a 69-50 victory over Alabama
-- Dru Smith scored 17 points to lead Missouri to a 69-50 victory over Alabama in the regular-season finale for both teams Saturday.
Missouri student wins free bacon for a year (0:21)
Smith's second-half performance leads Tigers over Bama (2:13)
Tyree's second-half explosion pulls Rebels over Tigers (1:27)
Tyree lead Ole Miss charge past past Missouri 75-67
Breein Tyree scored 19 points and led a decisive surge in the final 13 minutes Wednesday night and Mississippi defeated Missouri 75-67.
Carter helps Mississippi State beat Missouri 67-63
Tyson Carter scored 15 points to lead Mississippi State to a 67-63 victory over Missouri on Saturday.
Missouri beats Vandy 61-52 for 1st SEC road win of season
Xavier Pinson scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half, and the Missouri Tigers beat Vanderbilt 61-52 Wednesday night for their first Southeastern Conference road win this season.
Mizzou fights to keep hopes of first-round bye alive (1:05)
Joe scores 21 in return as Arkansas snaps 5-game skid, 78-68
Isaiah Joe scored 21 points in his first game in three weeks and Arkansas snapped a five-game losing streak Saturday, beating Missouri, 78-68.
Pinson leads Tigers to a nail-biting victory (1:24)
Pinson, Smith won't cool off as Mizzou edges Ole Miss
Xavier Pinson scored a career-high 32 points on 9-of-13 shooting and missed just one free throw in 11 attempts and Missouri beat Ole Miss 71-68 on Tuesday night.
No. 11 Auburn falls to laser-focused Mizzou (1:50)
2019-20 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 15-3 | - | 25-6 |
| Auburn | 12-6 | 3 | 25-6 |
| LSU | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
| Mississippi State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Florida | 11-7 | 4 | 19-12 |
| South Carolina | 10-8 | 5 | 18-13 |
| Texas A&M | 10-8 | 5 | 16-14 |
| Tennessee | 9-9 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 7 | 16-15 |
| Arkansas | 7-11 | 8 | 20-12 |
| Missouri | 7-11 | 8 | 15-16 |
| Ole Miss | 6-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 5-13 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
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Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game67.1321st
Rebounds Per Game35.2Tied-230th
Assists Per Game11.4356th
Points Allowed65.2
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Brookshire | PG | Committed | 82 |
| Sean Durugordon | SF | Committed | 81 |
| Yaya Keita | C | Committed | 80 |
| Kaleb Brown | PG | Committed | - |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 22-26 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 26 |