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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: (4-2, 0-0 Big 12)
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Tigers report: Strategy and personnel
 

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Strategy and personnel · Notes, quotes · Getting inside
 
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THE GOOD NEWS
Missouri was good enough in the Big 12 opener to upset eventual conference co-champion Texas. That was when the Tigers were playing with G Stefhon Hannah, who was later dismissed for his role in a bar fight. There were instances when Missouri could play with any team in the conference, but shots had to fall. They rarely did from long range as the Tigers hit .327 on 3-pointers during Big 12 play.

THE BAD NEWS
If coach Mike Anderson prides his teams on stout defense, then the Tigers need a crash course on fundamentals. They ranked 11th defending field goals in conference play with a .458 percentage, and the 78.1 points they allowed conference opponents also ranked 11th. Part of the problem is the quick pace Anderson likes to create, but the Tigers should be advised to slow down at times and find better opportunities.

KEY RETURNEES
F DeMarre Carroll is a well-built forward with great instincts, as long as he doesn't play out of control. It's possible, however, the Vanderbilt transfer could explore professional avenues after playing just one season with the Tigers. G Keon Lawrence has yet to develop into a consistent threat, but could eventually become a top scorer. G Matt Lawrence is a 3-point bomber who had trouble finding his touch. The top returnee could be F Leo Lyons, yet his role was never really defined.

ROSTER REPORT

--Over the last four regular-season games, F Leo Lyons averaged 21.5 points and 12.8 rebounds. He led the Big 12 with a .602 shooting percentage, yet was not a regular for the Tigers until late in the season. Lyons scored only seven points in the Big 12 Tournament loss to Nebraska, going 2 for 12 from the field.

--F DeMarre Carroll, a junior who sat out last season after transferring from Vanderbilt, was named the Big 12 newcomer of the year after averaging 13.1 points and a team-high 6.6 rebounds. He hinted after the first-round loss to Nebraska in the Big 12 Tournament he might turn pro.

--The first-round loss for Missouri in the Big 12 Tournament was its third straight, and its first ever in Kansas City. Before its three-year skid, Missouri won its opener in each of the previous nine Big 12 tournaments.

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Since:Dec 26, 2007

December 2, 2009 10:51 am
Since there was no thread created on this game and it's tonight I thought I'd create one just for fun.  No disrespect! 

I've talked with some on a few other boards about this game and it sounds like it should be a good one.  I think both teams press and run about 10 to 11 players.  Missouri has certainly done a much better job causing havoc and turnovers on their op
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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)
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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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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
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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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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. 
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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.
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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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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/
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October 19, 2009 10:59 pm
(POLL) Where do you realistically see the Tigers finishing the in BIG XII and why?

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November 13, 2009 5:01 pm
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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
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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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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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