Missouri basketball's roster appears finalized, prompting speculation about the team's rotation for the upcoming season. Key players and their roles will be crucial for the Tigers' performance.
Key points
Missouri basketball roster is likely finalized
Speculation on team rotation for the season
Key players include T.O. Barrett and Tre Donaldson
Performance will depend on player roles
Impact on NCAA Tournament competitiveness
Missouri TigersT.O. BarrettTre Donaldson
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts before the game to start against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) falls out of bounds against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) goes for a layup as Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) defends during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) reacts after a play during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Q&A
What is the current roster for Missouri basketball in 2026?
The Missouri basketball roster for 2026 includes key players like T.O. Barrett and Tre Donaldson, among others.
How will Missouri's rotation look for the 2026 NCAA Tournament?
The rotation for Missouri in the 2026 NCAA Tournament will depend on the finalized roster and coaching decisions regarding player roles.
Who are the key players for Missouri basketball this season?
Key players for Missouri basketball this season include T.O. Barrett and Tre Donaldson, who have shown significant potential.
What impact will the roster changes have on Missouri's performance?
Roster changes can significantly impact Missouri's performance, influencing team dynamics and overall competitiveness in the NCAA Tournament.
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) reacts after a play during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tru Washington (10) looks to pass during the first half against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates looks on during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) reacts after a three pointer during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) takes a shot at the basket against Missouri Tigers forward Jevon Porter (14) during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes center Ernest Udeh Jr. (8) attempts to block a shot by Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr. (15) during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas reacts during the first half against Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) goes for a layup during the first half against Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) goes for a layup during the first half against Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) defends against Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Trent Pierce (11) and Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) warm up before the game during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) and Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) warm up before the game during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) dunks the ball during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Tru Washington #10 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes goes for a layup during the first half against the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Shawn Phillips Jr. #15 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a layup against Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Shawn Phillips Jr. #15 of the Missouri Tigers is fouled by Malik Reneau #5 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Mark Mitchell #25 of the Missouri Tigers is fouled by Tre Donaldson #3 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Shawn Phillips Jr. #15 of the Missouri Tigers is fouled by Malik Reneau #5 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers reacts after leaping into media row during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers leaps into media row during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers leaps into media row during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Dante Allen #35 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes and T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers collide during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball up the court during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Tru Washington #10 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes passes the ball during the first half against the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Trent Pierce #11 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a layup during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Anthony Robinson II #0 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a layup against Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Mark Mitchell #25 of the Missouri Tigers and Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes go after a rebound during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers takes a shot against Timotej Malovec #88 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Head coach Jai Lucas of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes reacts during the first half against the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Timotej Malovec #88 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes grabs a rebound against Trent Burns #7 of the Missouri Tigers during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Anthony Robinson II #0 of the Missouri Tigers reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Shelton Henderson #7 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes and Jacob Crews #35 of the Missouri Tigers battle for a rebound during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Mark Mitchell #25 of the Missouri Tigers shoots a free throw during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Anthony Robinson II #0 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against Dante Allen #35 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Anthony Robinson II #0 of the Missouri Tigers reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Trent Pierce #11 of the Missouri Tigers walks the court during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, Mark Mitchell #25 and Jayden Stone #17 of the Missouri Tigers go after a rebound in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Dante Allen #35 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes is fouled by T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers and Timotej Malovec #88 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes go after a rebound during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Malik Reneau #5 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes and Trent Pierce #11 of the Missouri Tigers go for a rebound during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts before the game to start against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) reacts before the game to start against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) falls out of bounds against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) goes for a layup as Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) defends during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) reacts after a play during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) reacts after a play during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tru Washington (10) looks to pass during the first half against the Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates looks on during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) reacts after a three pointer during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) takes a shot at the basket against Missouri Tigers forward Jevon Porter (14) during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes center Ernest Udeh Jr. (8) attempts to block a shot by Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr. (15) during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas reacts during the first half against Missouri Tigers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) goes for a layup during the first half against Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson (3) goes for a layup during the first half against Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) defends against Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Trent Pierce (11) and Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) warm up before the game during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) and Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) warm up before the game during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) dunks the ball during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Tru Washington #10 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes goes for a layup during the first half against the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Shawn Phillips Jr. #15 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a layup against Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Shawn Phillips Jr. #15 of the Missouri Tigers is fouled by Malik Reneau #5 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Mark Mitchell #25 of the Missouri Tigers is fouled by Tre Donaldson #3 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Shawn Phillips Jr. #15 of the Missouri Tigers is fouled by Malik Reneau #5 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers reacts after leaping into media row during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers leaps into media row during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers leaps into media row during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Dante Allen #35 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes and T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers collide during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball up the court during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Tru Washington #10 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes passes the ball during the first half against the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Trent Pierce #11 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a layup during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Anthony Robinson II #0 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a layup against Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Mark Mitchell #25 of the Missouri Tigers and Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes go after a rebound during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers takes a shot against Timotej Malovec #88 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Head coach Jai Lucas of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes reacts during the first half against the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Timotej Malovec #88 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes grabs a rebound against Trent Burns #7 of the Missouri Tigers during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Anthony Robinson II #0 of the Missouri Tigers reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Shelton Henderson #7 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes and Jacob Crews #35 of the Missouri Tigers battle for a rebound during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Mark Mitchell #25 of the Missouri Tigers shoots a free throw during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Anthony Robinson II #0 of the Missouri Tigers dribbles the ball against Dante Allen #35 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Anthony Robinson II #0 of the Missouri Tigers reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Trent Pierce #11 of the Missouri Tigers walks the court during the first half against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Ernest Udeh Jr. #8 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, Mark Mitchell #25 and Jayden Stone #17 of the Missouri Tigers go after a rebound in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Dante Allen #35 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes is fouled by T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers and Timotej Malovec #88 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes go after a rebound during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Malik Reneau #5 of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes and Trent Pierce #11 of the Missouri Tigers go for a rebound during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
With a five-man transfer class and an exciting three-player freshman crew, we may very well know all of the names who will wear a Mizzou uniform this upcoming season.
Missouri basketball has 14 players either returning, signed or committed to play in the 2026-27 campaign. Roster maximums are set at 15 players by the NCAA, meaning the Tigers can add another signing, if they want.
But, the current expectation is Dennis Gatesâ days on the recruiting trail for his fifth season with Mizzou are done.
Thereâs a lot to like about the group who will congregate in CoMo this summer for offseason workouts.
Mizzouâs five-player transfer portal haul is the No. 12-ranked transfer class in the country, in the recruiting service 247Sportsâ estimation.
MUâs three-player freshman class is one of six nationally with two five-star commitments, joining Duke, Arkansas, Kansas, USC and Alabama.
It includes the No. 6-national prospect in Jason Crowe Jr., one of the most highly anticipated signings in Missouri history, as well as forward Toni Bryant and wing Aidan Chronister.
You wonât find much argument that, at least on paper, this is Gatesâ most-talented top-to-bottom roster since he has been in Columbia.
The Tigers have reloaded a frontcourt that lost Mark Mitchell with a pair of Power-conference starters.
If Crowe can live up to his one-and-done, 2027 NBA Draft lottery pick billing, losing both point guards in Anthony Robinson II (Florida State) and T.O. Barrett (Vanderbilt) to the transfer portal shouldnât feel like too much of a loss at all.
There is certainly no shortage of size. Mizzou is likely to start a shooting guard who is listed at 6-foot-6 in Davis or Jones. With Tiller and returners Trent Pierce and Trent Burns, there are lineups that could feature three players listed at 6-11 or taller. Carey is listed at a bulldozing 6-8, 267 pounds.
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - FEBRUARY 24: Jaylen Carey #23 and Ja'Kobi Gillespie #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers block a shot attempt by T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Mizzou Arena on February 24, 2026 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - FEBRUARY 24: Jaylen Carey #23 and Ja'Kobi Gillespie #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers block a shot attempt by T.O. Barrett #5 of the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Mizzou Arena on February 24, 2026 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The makeup of the team should give Gates his best rebounding team, and it has the potential to be his strongest defensive outfit.
But the biggest reason for optimism?
The versatility at Gatesâ disposal.
With a strict, primary-position breakdown at how we expect next seasonâs roster to look, hereâs how the Tigers shape up. Transfers are listed with an asterisk (*):
Point guard: Jason Crowe Jr. (fr.); Aaron Rowe (r-fr.)
Shooting guard: *Kennard Davis Jr. (sr.); *Jamier Jones (so.); *Jordan Crawford (r-sr.)
Power forward: *Bryson Tiller (so.); *Jaylen Carey (sr.); Toni Bryant (fr.); Nicholas Randall (so.);
Center: Trent Burns (r-so.); Luke Northweather (r-sr.)
But dressing this squad up with a one-position limit is doing it a disservice.
Hereâs a more accurate portrayal of where we could expect to see some players, depending on how big Mizzou wants to go or the style that Gates wants to play:
The five transfers, Crowe, Pierce, Bryant and Burns are who we currently expect to be the top-nine players in the rotation.
Crowe should eat most of the minutes, but Gates has now indicated multiple times, including in Davisâ official signing statement Friday, that Davis âcan play the one or the two for us.â
Pierce is a rare fourth-year, single-school senior and will start on the wing as one of Mizzouâs top 3-point threats. Jones has forward experience from his rookie year at Providence.
Jan 31, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Trent Pierce (11) celebrates after scoring against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Jan 31, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Trent Pierce (11) celebrates after scoring against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
How Mizzou lines up and rotates its frontcourt will be fascinating.
Tiller also can spend some time at the five, if Mizzou wants. Bryant will need to hit the ground running as a rookie, but he should find himself in the rotation.
After that, minutes need to be earned.
Rowe may be able to work himself into the point guard rotation after redshirting last year, but he needs to add some offseason size. Boateng is a question mark after sustaining a serious leg injury this past January.
Randall should see the floor in nonconference play but will need to impress beyond what we saw from his rookie year to hold on to a role. Northweather is a frontcourt reserve, and Chronister has to show up as a viable 3-point specialist early in his college career to play meaningful minutes.
For now, the roster looks like it will primarily be eight- or nine-deep once the big games arrive, which looks like it will be earlier than usual this year with neutral-site November games planned against SLU and Marquette.
