Live Updates from Early Signing Day for Mizzou Basketball

Check out the latest for Tigers' basketball as the early signing period is officially open.

Nov 27, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates calls a play during the first half against the Lindenwood Lions at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

With Early Signing Day finally here, the Missouri Tigers are in a position where the stakes may be just a bit higher than they are elsewhere across the country.

Dennis Gates and the Mizzou staff have compiled one of the nation's top ranked recruiting classes up to this point, landing commitments from three players, all of which are extremely highly touted talents.

After a somewhat disappointing haul in the 2025 class, landing just two commitments, both of which were ranked outside the top 150 prospects in the nation, Gates and the Tigers' staff needed to reset on the recruiting trail in a major way.

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Drake Bulldogs at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The former Cleveland State head coach has been strong in terms on recruiting since taking over in 2022 after the firing of Cuonzo Martin. His first class saw the Tigers add three commitments and finish among the top-40 in the nation.

2023 saw Mizzou take a slight step up on the recruiting trail, landing four commits and finishing as the No. 27 team in the nation, according to 247sports' composite ranking, but Gates' best year, up to now, has been 2024.

The Tigers' added five players, four of which were 4-Star prospects, and ended that year with a top five class for the first time since landing 5-Stars Michael and Jontay Porter in 2017.

Now, the fourth year head coach is on the verge of his best offseason yet, and could also be looking at a very strong 2025 season. Missouri was picked by the media to finish seventh in the SEC this season, but a seventh place finish in arguably the strongest conference in the nation could likely net the Tigers' a somewhat favorable draw in the NCAA Tournament.

Last year saw Missouri earn the six seed in the West, but fall in the opening round to an eleventh seeded Drake, who ultimately fell themselves to Final Four bound Texas Tech. Through three games so far this season, while they have all been quad four wins, the Tigers have averaged 94 points per contest, and have held opponents to an average of just 73 points.

Though it is still quite early, Missouri looks to potentially have an improved team from last year, and could make a run in a very strong SEC.

Stay tuned throughout the day to keep track of each of the Tigers' latest 2026 signees as the early signing period is now officially open through November 19.

1. G Jason Crowe, Jr. 6-foot-3, 170 lbs. - Inglewood High School (Inglewood, California)
2. PF Toni Bryant, 6-foot-9, 215 lbs. - Zephyrhills Christian Academy (Zephyrhills, Florida)
3. SF Aidan Chronister, 6-foot-7, 180 lbs. - The New School (Fayetteville, Arkansas)

G Jason Crowe, Jr. 6-foot-3, 170 lbs. - Inglewood High School (Inglewood, California)

The nation's premier scorer headlines the nation's premier signing class as Jason Crowe Jr. makes it official with the Tigers – giving Mizzou the 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆! ✍️🔥

Welcome 🏡 J2#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/e7m3Fin4th

— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) November 13, 2025

Crowe, Jr. is a 5-Star prospect, ranked as one of the top overall players in the 2026 recruiting class. Hailing from Inglewood, California, he stands 6-foot-3, 170 lbs. and currently suits up for Inglewood High School which was ranked by MaxPreps as the No. 31 team in the state. 

He’s an electrifying guard talent with the ability to both drive to the basket and shoot effectively. Crowe, Jr., who committed in July of this year, is the second highest ranked commitment in program history behind Michael Porter, Jr.

PF Toni Bryant, 6-foot-9, 215 lbs. - Zephyrhills Christian Academy (Zephyrhills, Florida)

One of the most versatile frontcourt players is joining Mizzou team as the nation's No. 14 prospect Toni Bryant is the first signee in the MU's 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀!

Welcome 🏡 @the_Tonibryant #MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/ESrehOlQNG

— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) November 12, 2025

Bryant, a 5-Star prospect in the 2026 class, is a dominant forward with a wide range of elite skills. He’s incredibly athletic and can run the floor effectively, but is also a strong finisher around the rim and in the paint.

Standing at 6-foot-9, 215 lbs., Bryant is a physical player with potentially a very high ceiling on the defensive end. He has shown the ability to lock down multiple positions, and is very quick with his hands. 

He's ranked as the No. 4 power forward in the 2026 class and the No. 3 player in the state of Florida, according to 247Sports' composite ranking.

SF Aidan Chronister, 6-foot-7, 180 lbs. - The New School (Fayetteville, Arkansas)

A premier shooter in the Class of 2026, Aidan Chronister is the second to join Mizzou's 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on Wednesday!!

Welcome 🏡 @AidanChronist1 #MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/2V378cAE0E

— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) November 12, 2025

Chronister is another very highly touted talent in the 2026 class at the forward position. He’s currently rated as a 4-Star prospect, but is ranked as the No. 35 player at his position in the nation and the No. 3 player in the state of Arkansas, according to 247Sports’ composite ranking. 

He stands 6-foot-7, 180 lbs., and held offers from the likes of Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Creighton and many more before making his commitment to Missouri in September.

Chronister is a lengthy wing player with deadly efficiency from three point range. While he is a bit of a one dimensional talent, taking the majority of his shots from beyond the arc, the Arkansas native is one of the best shooters in the entire nation and will providence the Tigers’ with a consistent threat from three.