MBB Preview/Live Thread: Mizzou Opens Season Against Cleveland State
Dennis Gates hosts his old team, led by his former assistant, to tip off the 2026-27 campaign
Missouri's season begins with a matchup against Cleveland State at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. The game is set to kick off at 7:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and Tiger Radio Network. On Twitter, the game can be followed with the hashtag @MizzouHoops. KenPom's prediction favors Missouri, giving them a 26-point margin and a 97.1% chance of winning, per the ESPN win probability.
For Missouri, freshman guard Aidan Chronister will be out for the foreseeable future due to an injury to his non-shooting hand. He is expected to return in about four weeks after undergoing reevaluation. The Tigers' starters include Jason Crowe Jr., Jamier Jones, Toni Bryant, Mark Mitchell, and Bryson Tiller. Notable sixth man for Missouri is Trent Pierce.
Cleveland State, on the other hand, also starts the season with a zero record. The roster features Jordan Lowery, Curtis Stinson Jr., Obie Bronston Jr., Rayvon Griffith, and Derek Vorst. Notable sixth man for Cleveland State is Dre Jones. The Vikings' roster is largely comprised of new faces, having seen significant turnover since the departure of head coach Dennis Gates.
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