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Jan 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers center Trent Burns (7) celebrates his last-second shot at the end of the first half at Mizzou Arena.

Player retention has become crucial in Missouri basketball's ability to find continual succes in the Dennis Gates era.

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Player retention has become crucial in Missouri basketball's ability to find continual succes in the Dennis Gates era.

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Jan 31, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates gestures to players against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half of the game at Mizzou Arena.

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Gates gave his thoughts on making his third NCAA Tournament in his four years as Missouri's head coach.

Oklahoma Sooners guard Xzayvier Brown (1) fights for the ball with Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr. (15) as Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) watches during an NCAA men's basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Missouri Tigers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Oklahoma won 80-64.

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The Tigers know what time they'll play on Friday night.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 94-86. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Instant thoughts on where the Tigers landed in March Madness.

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers players huddle during the first half of a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Mizzou Arena

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For a second straight season, the Tigers will play in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) head fakes Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Gates broke down one key moment and another key facet of the game that led to the loss.

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A full transcript of what Gates said after the Tigers were eliminated from the SEC Tournament.

Dec 22, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell walks to the bench during a timeout in a game against Illinois at the Enterprise Center

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A three-game losing skid has created uncertainty for Missouri's standing in the NCAA Tournament.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr (15) dunks the ball during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 94-86. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Follow along for updates from across the country regarding Missouri's potential seeding in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) lays the ball in over Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Missouri will enter Selection Sunday with three straight losses.

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket around Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

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Live updates and analysis from Bridgestone Arena as the Tigers take on the Wildcats.

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Missouri basketball reporters give their evaluation of the Tigers before the madness of March begins.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) gets double-teamed by Missouri Tigers guard Anthony Robinson II (0) at left and Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) in the second half as Kentucky fell to the Tigers 73-68 during SEC college basketball Wednesday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky January 7, 2026.

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Kentucky players spoke to Missouri On SI about what they expect to see from the Tigers in Round 2 of the SEC Tournament on Thursday.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) and Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr. (15) battle for a loose ball during the Wildcats' loss to the Tigers during SEC college basketball at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky January 7, 2026.

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Streaming and radio details for the Tigers' opening game of the SEC Tournament.

Feb 7, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena.

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The Tigers now know who they will face to begin their run in the SEC Tournament.

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates calls for a timeout during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at T-Mobile Center.

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The Tigers will play one of two teams and need to be ready to win regardless of which team they face.

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Entering conference play, the Tigers are projected in the 68-team field with an at-large bid

Mizzou Arena, February 14, 2026. Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) drives in the paint during a game against the Texas Longhorns at Mizzou Arena.

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The Missouri forward was recognized as one of the best players in the conference.

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Gates believes Missouri has a "really good case" after its 10-8 SEC slate.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wing Billy Richmond III (24) drives against Missouri Tigers guard Trent Pierce (11) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Thoughts from a long and grueling battle between the Tigers and Razorbacks.

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Keeping track with how results around the conference will impact the Tigers' standing in the SEC Tournament.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Mark Mitchell (25) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 94-86.

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After a back-and-forth finish to regulation, Missouri and Arkansas entered overtime tied at 74.

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Live updates and analysis from Mizzou Arena as the Tigers look for a win to close out the regular season.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives against Missouri Tigers guard T.O. Barrett (5) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena.

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Streaming and radio details for the Tigers' final game of the regular season.