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Missouri Tigers
Location: Columbia, Mo. | Founded: 1839 | Enrollment: 28,000 | Colors: Old Gold and Black
Coach: Mike Anderson | Home Court: Mizzou Arena | Capacity: 15,061

Record: (4-1, 0-0 Big 12)
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Tigers report: Getting inside
 

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Getting inside · Notes, quotes · Strategy and personnel
 
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The Missouri season, it seems, could not end soon enough.

Off-court mishaps resulted in the suspensions of five players, as well as the dismissal of Stefhon Hannah, a point guard who was invaluable in the Tigers' attack.

The 16-16 finish, which included a first-round loss to Nebraska in the Big 12 Tournament, isn't a factor so much as the inability of coach Mike Anderson to establish control of this once-proud program and cut into all the turmoil.

Missouri remains a mess. Not only because of the off-court scuffles, but because Anderson never seemed to get a grasp on proper player rotations, especially after he dismissed Hannah.

It does appear Anderson is trying to gain some order. He did boot Hannah off the team when he knew full well it would probably eliminate the Tigers from the postseason (they opted not to accept a bid into the newly formed CBI Tournament). He also kicked off Kalen Grimes last summer after learning of an altercation his center was involved in.

But those developments short-circuited what focus Anderson, and his players, could place on basketball. By the end, he was trying all kinds of combinations on the court. Some worked, such as the late emergence of junior forward Leo Lyons, but other moves just didn't make sense as the Tigers rarely bothered opponents with the defensive pressure Anderson wants his teams to exhibit.

The future looks bleak as long as the Tigers cannot behave off the court. Their fan base has become disenfranchised. Anderson could still be the right choice to get Missouri going again, but his players must buy into his principles and be willing to make sacrifices off the court.

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Missouri Tigers Message Board
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 28, 2006

November 26, 2009 2:40 pm
feel for where we actually stand.  I'm impressed with our early 3 point shooting.  It's been lights out.  But we haven't seen the kind of pressure that will knock that percentange down.  It's hard to think there will be much of a drop off this year.  This team is the most athlectic basketball team Mizzou has ever had in my opinion.  Keep deflecting those passes and we ...(more)
Reputation:58
Level:Pro
Since:Sep 29, 2009

November 29, 2009 11:06 pm
So I only saw the second half.  It seemed like we were having a really hard time getting the ball inside, either to our bigs or on the drive.  A few times I saw JT get to the basket and it seemed like we had figured it out.  But nothing much ever came from it.
Our defense looked fine.  We just have to get more touches near the basket for when our shots aren't falling.
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Reputation:89
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 28, 2008

November 28, 2009 10:23 pm
Not going to be pretty to watch if the Tigers cannot score more than 52 points a game against a mid-major opponent.  Somebody has got to take control and hit shots when the team is cold.   I am very disappointed in Tiller and Taylor.  Where is the senior leadership? 
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 11, 2007

November 25, 2009 2:53 pm
Currently at 3-0 after playing weaker teams, and 12 games to play, how many games can we win going into BigXII Conference play? We have:

11/17 Tennessee-Martin W83-68
11/22 Texas-Pan American W100-44
11/24 Chattanooga W99-56
11/27 Old Dominion(South Padre, Texas)
11/28 Richmond/Mississippi State(South Padre, Texas)
12/02 @Vandy
12/05 Oregon
1
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Reputation:84
Level:All-Star
Since:Jul 1, 2008

November 17, 2009 1:13 pm
I'm just happy we finally play a game.  Now that the recruiting class is finalized, it will be nice to see how the team we have this year evolves. 
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 19, 2009

November 16, 2009 3:53 pm
Mizzou fans this is huge. He is rated a 5 Star SF on Rivals.com and he is the 15th overall recruit in the country from Dallas, Texas. Celebrate Tiger fans this is a huge grab! He is described as a freak athlete with good ball skills.
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 1, 2006

November 13, 2009 2:21 pm
Phil Pressey has already committed to the 2010 class, and according to Rivals, It may get even better.

The Tigers have one scholarship remaining and may not be done in the early signing period, which runs through next Wednesday. Swingman Tony Mitchell is slated to be on campus for a visit this weekend. Mitchell is rated as America's No. 15 prospect in the class by Rivals.com and has Mi
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Reputation:43
Level:Rookie
Since:Nov 3, 2009

November 26, 2009 12:30 pm
Good write-up on his leadership skills.  Hope he is the leader of men Flagrant Fouls claims he is.

http://flagrantfouls.com/2009/11/th
e-ultimate-hs-floor-general/
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 11, 2007

October 19, 2009 10:59 pm
(POLL) Where do you realistically see the Tigers finishing the in BIG XII and why?

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 11, 2008

November 13, 2009 5:01 pm
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messag
es/chrono/18275287/0/1/18275380#ID1
8275380
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Jul 30, 2007

September 13, 2009 2:25 pm
Number 54 player in the nation, point guard who hails from Texas. Offers from Florida, LSU, UConn, Texas, Arizona, and others. Identified as Anderson's #1 target and he landed him. Big, big, recruit landed people.
Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 16, 2006

July 29, 2009 2:17 am
Ok fellow Tigers, I REALLY need some help from you guys...

I am a financial planner in Dallas and am attempting to be named "Best Planner" in my area. My primary competition is an Oklahoma grad and has been stuffing the ballot box. So, now it's my turn.

I found out that I am in secon
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 12, 2007

April 6, 2009 8:52 pm

I feel next year we can be just as good as we were this year.  We already have a top 100 recruit in Michael Dixon(point gaurd), and a skilled big man in Keith Dewitt.  We are also pursuing a 6'10" center from New York that goes by the name of Jarrid Famous.  He is suspected to make his decision in the next 10 days, and is leaning heavily toward Mizzou.  W ...(more)

 
 
 
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