Jordan Crawford has committed to Missouri, finalizing their roster for the upcoming season. The team is leaving one spot open for potential changes, though significant shifts are deemed unlikely.
Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward Kennard Davis Jr. (30) reacts during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images | Aaron Baker-Imagn Images
I added the asterisk to the headline because we think Missouri is done with their rosterā¦ but they are leaving a spot open just in case.
What does ājust in caseā mean? Well I think it would take a big shift or change for Dennis Gates and the Missouri Tigers to add another player to the roster. These days, a big shift or change is in the water more often than not, so itās entirely possible weāre doing this again before the start of the season. But also itās probably not likely. I donāt know.
But when Jordan Crawford committed to Missouri on Tuesday, he cemented the final piece of the roster to our current expectations. Crawford, a redshirt junior from South Dakota, by way of Eastern Kentucky via Charleston, has one more year to complete his eligibility. While at South Dakota he averaged 14.4 points in 31 minutes per game over 32 games. He was a combo guard for the Coyotes and chipped in 18 points when they ventured into Mizzou Arena last November.
Crawford isnāt a 1 for 1 fill in for what the Tigers need, but heās a 37% shooter from outside who only had an 11.0% turnover rate while handling more than 20% of the possessions. Missouri needed a versatile player who was some combination of a reserve point guard who can shoot it. Crawford can handle it, and shoot it, so heās close to a one for one fill in for what they need. But the roster is set, so letās see what it looks like.
Jordan Crawford is a redshirt junior guard who averaged 14.4 points in 31 minutes per game at South Dakota.
Missouri is keeping a roster spot open in case of significant changes, although such shifts are considered unlikely.
Crawford is expected to bolster Missouri's depth, having previously scored 18 points against them last season.
Missouri's roster is currently finalized with the addition of Crawford, but they are open to potential future changes.
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Iāve adjusted the roster graphic to reflect how many years of eligibility each player might have if/when the NCAA passes the expected 5 by 5 plan. Luke Northweather and Jordan Crawford are the two seniors who both redshirted in college, they were part of the class of 2022.
Jaylen Carey, Kennard Davis, Jr, and Trent Pierce are all part of the class of 2023 but have played three years. They would all be seniors under the regular 4 by 5 rules the NCAA exists under currently. So if 5 by 5 passes, they would all have another year of eligibility after this upcoming season.
So looking ahead to the signing class this upcoming fall, which already includes 4-star guard Scottie Adkinson, Mizzou may not be looking for much.
The guard position next season is a little light. Jason Crowe is going to command a healthy amount of time and attention, Missouri is hoping that Aaron Rowe is ready to take on a reserve role, and theyāre also betting Jordan Crawford and Kennard Davis are both able to handle some primary ball handler moments.
The wing position is deep though, especially if you consider Davis a wing, which is what he played at BYU and some at SIU. Trent Pierce has been a fixture now for two seasons. I donāt know what to expect from Annor Boateng other than heās nursing an injury. Aidan Chronister should fit nicely into the same sort of position as Pierce, a high level shooter who can defend multiple positions but maybe isnāt much more than a 3&D type. Thereās absolutely nothing wrong with it, either. Those guys are highly valuable.
Jamier Jones has star potential. Weāll see if he can reach it.
Beyond the wings, the post situation is in good shape. Jaylen Carey is on his worst day a solid interior player. His BPR on EvanMiya.com was north of 4.0 which is more than respectable. Trent Burns flashed at times, and Toni Bryant is an McDonalds All American. Donāt forget about Nicholas Randall who has all the tools to be a good player.
Then thereās Bryson Tiller, the transfer from Kansas who might have the biggest upside on the roster. Tillerās defensive rating was amongst the 25 best in the Big 12, but the offensive rating wasā¦ uh, not great. The tools are there, and Tiller has long projected to be an elite post presence. Weāll see if Gates and Mizzou can unlock him.
But at the very least the interior defense has been elevated significantly.
Building out a top of the rotation, it seems likely you have a solid top group.
The top four transfers, Davis, Jones, Tiller, and Carey are all going to play a lot. Crowe is also going to play a lot. Then Trent Pierce should play a lot.
After that, I think roles are going to be up for a fight.
How ready is Toni Bryant or Aaron Rowe? How much is Burns ready to shoulder? Can Chronister crack the rotation? Is Boateng healthy at all? How big of a role will Crawford play?
Thatās where things stand right now. Thereās a long way to go before November.