Drew King

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#Mizzou hoops writer for @PowerMizzoucom & @247Sports | As seen in @smdrsports @dallasnews @thedailytexan | [email protected]

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How has Mizzou Basketball recruited over the past three years?

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

The SEC has established itself as one of the top conferences in college basketball and had one of the most successful seasons as a league in the sport's history this year. Staying at the top requires a high level of recruiting. But which programs have been the conference's best in that regard over the past few years? For this exercise, we'll pretend that a recruiting cycle lasts three years (transfers and high school prospects included).
Mizzou hoops report card: Grading the Tigers' offseason

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

Missouri newcomers made their way to campus this week, bringing an unofficial end to the roster-building portion of the offseason. A few pundits have already started predicting where the Tigers could end up in the 2025-26 season. 247Sports' Isaac Trotter placed Mizzou in his "Tournament Aspirations" tier in the SEC. CJ Moore of The Athletic had MU ranked 24th in his Top 25. Bart Torvik also has the team 27th overall and sixth in the conference in his T-Rank projections.
Catching up with Mizzou hoops targets: Tristan Reed & Ethan Taylor

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

The pair of big men have been impactful on the Nike EYBL circuit and have drawn interest from the Tigers. VIPKANSAS CITY, KAN. — MOKAN 17U has one of the best combinations at center on the entire Nike EYBL circuit. Tristan Reed and Ethan Taylor are both highly-touted prospects, both being actively recruited by Missouri. They've both got good positional size and athleticism.
Mizzou expected to hire Tim Fuller as basketball GM

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

PowerMizzou.com has confirmed through a source a report that Providence assistant coach Tim Fuller is expected to be named the general manager of the Missouri men's basketball program. It's a return to the "Show-Me" state for Fuller, who previously served as an assistant at Mizzou from 2011-15 under former head coaches Frank Haith and Kim Anderson. He's spent the past three seasons with the Friars under head coach and former Tiger Kim English.
Catching up with Mizzou hoops targets: Dylan Mingo

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

The No. 13 recruit in the Class of 2026 has received a lot of attention from the Tigers. VIPKANSAS CITY, KAN. — Even on nights when his shot isn't falling, Dylan Mingo's imprint can be felt all over a game. During the Nike EYBL session at Homefield KC last weekend, playing for the PSA Cardinals in a game against JL3, the 6-foot-5 guard shot just 3-14 from the field. But Mingo also earned frequent trips to the free throw line, drawing five fouls during the outing.
Catching up with Mizzou hoops targets: Jaylan Mitchell

4 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

The Class of 2027 recruit is playing up a level on the Nike EYBL circuit. VIPKANSAS CITY, KAN. — You can't tell that Jaylan Mitchell is playing up a level just by looking at him. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, the 16-year-old seems to fit right in with those a year ahead of him suiting up for Brad Beal Elite 17U on the Nike EYBL circuit. His presence has helped the team get off to a 9-2 start, good for first place in the Raveling Division.
Catching up with Mizzou hoops targets: Jimmy McKinney III

4 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

The son of Tigers alum Jimmy McKinney Jr. has played well on the Nike EYBL circuit. VIPKANSAS CITY, KAN. — With Brad Beal Elite trailing Mac Irvin Fire, 61-59, with 6.7 seconds left in the fourth quarter during their game last Friday at Homefield KC, the team knew who they wanted taking the last shot. Jimmy McKinney III received a pass on the left wing and fired up what would have been a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Catching up with Mizzou hoops targets: Malachi Jordan

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

The four-star wing received an offer from the Tigers earlier this month. VIPKANSAS CITY, KAN. — Coming off MOKAN 16U's first loss of the season, the team was looking to bounce back in its matchup against Boo Williams during the Nike EYBL session at Homefield KC on Saturday. It wasn't the best shooting day for Malachi Jordan, who had nine points going 3-10 from the field.
Catching up with Mizzou hoops targets: Scottie Adkinson

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

The Class of 2027 guard has been in frequent contact with the Tigers over the past year. VIPKANSAS CITY, KAN. — There aren't many recruits who've been on Mizzou's campus in the past 12 months as much as Scottie Adkinson has. Playing just a few hours down the road on Interstate 70 at Webster Groves High School, the Tigers' coaches have put in a lot of effort to get frequent face time with the St. Louis native. "It's amazing," Adkinson said.
Catching up with Mizzou hoops targets: Bryson Howard

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Drew King

The son of former NBA All-Star Josh Howard has had a breakout season on the EYBL circuit. VIPKANSAS CITY, KAN. — Bryson Howard was walking to the basketball court at his school a week ago when Dennis Gates called his phone. The Missouri head coach was ready to offer Howard a scholarship. "I was excited because that's always one of the schools I've been wanting. So it was just truly a blessing," Howard said. "(I like) how much energy they play with.