Mizzou Women's Basketball Set to Participate in WBCA Showcase: The Buzz

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Mar 25, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper goes over a play in the huddle in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament at James T. Valvano Arena at William Neal Reynolds. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images | William Howard-Imagn Images

 The Women's Basketball Coaches Association and Disney jointly announced that Missouri women's basketball will take on Washington State at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 in the WBCA Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort.

Missouri will be one of eight teams competing at the showcase, which will be held from Nov. 20-23. Joining the Tigers will be Baylor, Central Missouri, Davidson, Iowa, Miami, Washington State and West Florida.

"This tournament continues to feature top-tier women's programs and adds to the legacy of major events hosted at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World," President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission Jason Siegel said in a press release. "We look forward to welcoming the student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and families to our community for what is sure to be an incredibly positive experience."

The Tigers struggled in the 2024-2025 season, finishing with a 14-18 record. They finished 3-13 in conference play. On the other hand, Washington State assembled a 21-14 record (14-6 against West Coast Conference Opponents).

Missouri will be coached by former Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper, who was hired in March. Harper and the Tigers will face the Cougars for the first time in program history.

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• Missouri football target Anthony Kennedy Jr. announced he'll be announcing his commitment between Missouri, Miami and SMU Friday. Kennedy, a four-star defensive tackle, was originally committed to Missouri but backed out after defensive line coach Al Davis resigned.

ITS TIME❗️COMMITTING TOMORROW WHERES HOME❓ pic.twitter.com/yPHlrZ6LOz

— Anthony Kennedy Jr “NCAA ID# 2401190201” (@Anthonydk2026) June 27, 2025

• Three-star cornerback Jaxson Gates recently received an offer from Missouri. He previously committed to Syracuse, but backed out.

Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Missouri!@coachalpogue @CoachYoro pic.twitter.com/G6PZNSy8b1

— Jaxson Gates (@Jaxson_Gates0) June 26, 2025

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