Mizzou Guard T.O. Barrett to Enter Transfer Portal

Missouri has suffered a substantial loss to the transfer portal, with starting guard T.O. Barrett reportedly entering his name into the portal, per a report from Joe Tipton of On3.

Barrett had a breakout year in 2025-26, working his way into the starting lineup for the final 14 games of the season. He started the season as a rotational player, but improved significantly throughout the year to eventually earn the starting spot over junior Anthony Robinson II. In his time as a starter, Barrett averaged 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

His best game of the season came against Tennessee, scoring 28 points against one of the best defenses in the Southeastern Conference with his elite physical driving ability in the paint. His 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame that paired athleticism with strength and size often made him a mismatch to defend.

His departure makes guard a major need for the Tigers this offseason, as he's the third Tiger guard to enter the portal, joining Robinson and Sebastian Mack. Missouri has incoming five-star point guard Jason Crowe Jr. coming in, but will now have a major hole to fill alongside him.

Behind Crowe, Missouri's remaining guard depth includes rising junior Annor Boateng and redshirt freshman Aaron Rowe, a Columbia native. Boateng suffered a season-ending leg injury during the season, but the former four-star prospect has showed several flashes of his potential through his first two seasons.

In addition to the three portal departures, Missouri will also be losing starter Jayden Stone, who has now exhausted his eligibility. With Barrett out the door, the Tigers are set to just have one starter, forward Trent Pierce, from the 2025-26 season return. Pierce has confirmed his plans to return to the Tigers for the 2026-27 season.

Barrett became one of Missouri's most promising players in his second season. He entered the program as a three-star prospect. He's now the third member of Missouri's five-man 2024 freshman class to depart the program, leaving center Trent Burns and Boateng as the only remaining members of the class. Burns has confirmed his plans to return for a third season.

The transfer portal will officially open Tuesday. To keep up with all of the offseason movement for the Tigers, keep up with our offseason tracker.

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