Joey Van Zummeren

Joined: Oct 31, 2023

Joey Van Zummeren is the lead writer for Missouri Tigers on SI, covering the Tigers since 2023. He also has experience reporting on the Green Bay Packers and high school sports. A Belleville, Ill., native, he joined Missouri Tigers On SI as an intern in 2023.

Sept 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers basketball commit Scottie Adkinson (middle) talks on the sidelines during Missouri's football game against South Carolina at Faurot Field.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) and wing Billy Richmond III (24) react after a score as Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr (15) looks on during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet prior to a game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

May 9, 2024; Auburn, AL, USA; Missouri Tigers starting pitcher/relief pitcher Cierra Harrison (17) against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Championship at Jane B. Moore Field. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Jan. 18, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) looks to dribble past Zvonimir Ivišić (44) of the Arkansas Razorbacks during a game at Mizzou Arena.

Basketball

Streaming and radio details for the Tigers' rivalry road game.

Feb 18, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) shoots as Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) defends during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

How Dennis Gates and Mark Byington examined what led the Tigers to a 21-point lead, and what happened when Missouri nearly lost that lead.

Feb 18, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates reacts to play against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

Missouri On SI reporters give their thoughts on an action-packed Missouri win.

Feb 18, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Trent Pierce (11) dunks the ball as Vanderbilt Commodores forward Ak Okereke (10) looks on during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

Several times this season, Missouri has put one foot in the grave, and also manage to dig it back out.

Mar 1, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) lays the ball in under the arm of Missouri Tigers guard Jacob Crews (35) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Basketball

Head coach Dennis Gates and forward Jacob Crews previewed the Commodores in a press conference Tuesday.

Sep 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns quarterback Daniel Beale (11) throws a pass as Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Marquis Gracial (33) tries to block during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Football

Taking a look at how the Tigers' defensive tackle depth chart could shake out after Missouri surprisingly only made one addition to the room in the transfer portal.

Basketball

Missouri On SI basketball reporters talk with Vanderbilt On SI reporter Graham Bakko to talk about how the Tigers' match up with Commodores.

Feb 14, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates reacts to a play against the Texas Longhorns during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

Missouri On SI basketball reporters give their thoughts on the Tigers' loss.

Feb 14, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jayden Stone (17) goes up for a dunk over Texas center Matas Vokietaitis during the first half of a game at Mizzou Arena.

Live updates and analysis of a game that could have significant implications for the NCAA Tournament.

Jul 10, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Sean East II (29) follows his shot as he scores a basket against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

East shared how lessons he learned in his time with the Tigers have helped him in his professional career.

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026; Hannah Horton leaps in the air during her floor routine. Horton scored a 9.925 for tie for the floor crown.

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Feb 11, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Trent Pierce (11) and teammates huddle up during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena.

Through several challenges, Missouri has 'never wavered,' setting itself in good position to make a run for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.